Description

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish is a delightful and easy brunch favorite, featuring a creamy filling and fresh strawberries wrapped in flaky puff pastry.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry

thawed

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese

softened

1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Fresh strawberries

sliced

or strawberry preserves

1 egg

1 tbsp water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut them into rectangles.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry rectangle.
Top the cream cheese with sliced strawberries or a dollop of strawberry preserves.
Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling and seal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water and brush it over the pastries for a nice golden color.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple icing or enjoy them plain. Perfect for brunch gatherings!

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Protein: 3g

Keywords: Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish, easy brunch recipe, pastry recipe, dessert, strawberries