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Homemade Strawberry Danish

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A delightful Strawberry Danish made with flaky puff pastry, creamy filling, and juicy strawberries that brings back memories of bakery treats.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 8 oz. (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
  • 2–3 tablespoons sugar for topping, optional
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam, optional for topping
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar for glaze
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) milk for glaze

Instructions

  1. Toss sliced strawberries with cornstarch and sugar, letting them sit to create a syrupy glaze.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Cut thawed puff pastry sheets into squares.
  4. Spread cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Top each with strawberries and their juices.
  6. Fold the pastry edges over the filling and brush with egg wash.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
  8. Drizzle with strawberry jam or glaze for a finishing touch.

Notes

For a lower-sugar version, use natural sweeteners or Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Find it online: https://onebrit.com/strawberry-danish-recipe/