Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish is my favorite decadent treat to make at breakfast time as a surprise for my family. Using store-bought puff pastry dough with a mixture of cream cheese and strawberry jam, this recipe could not be any easier. (You might also like these Puff Pastry Twists - Pumpkin Spice)
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These Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry danishes are a fantastic addition to any brunch buffet, so they're perfect for Easter or Christmas morning. You'll wow your guests because they are elegant and impressive, but very simple to make.
I love this strawberry danish recipe so very much! Once you get the hang of it, you can easily make other flavors by substituting your favorite jam. Mr. Juggling Act loves when I make these with raspberry jam, too. Blueberry would be delicious as well.
🧂 Ingredients
- Puff pastry
- Cream cheese
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Seedless strawberry jam
- Egg wash
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
Equipment
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- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Dry Measuring Cups
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
🔪Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese until soft and creamy. Add in the sugar and vanilla and mix to combine.
- Use a spatula to fold in the jam gently.
- Unroll the sheet of puff pastry and use a knife to cut it into four squares. Divide the strawberry cream cheese mixture between the four squares.
- In a small bowl, beat together an egg and a tablespoon of water to make the egg wash. Brush three sides of the dough with the egg wash. Fold the dough over to make a rectangle.
- Use a fork to seal the edges. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the pastries with the egg wash.
- Bake the danishes for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- To make the icing, combine the powdered sugar and ham. Add a little milk to thin the icing without making it too runny.
- Remove the danishes to a cooling rack and let cool for 3-4 minutes before drizzling with the icing.
⭐ Tips
Here's a few tips on making Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish:
The key to flaky pastry is to keep it cold, so keep the puff pastry dough in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
For a smooth filling, allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature.
📖 Variations
Because we test all our recipes, we recommend that you make them once just as it is without substitutions or changes. Sometimes variations can go awry. Making our Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry recipe as we have tested it will yield the best results. If you really want to get creative, here are some ideas for variations that might work well. (Please note, we have not tested these variations.)
- Fruit: try it with different fruits! Blueberry or raspberry would be delicious!
- Mix it up: Use one fruit for the filling and another for the icing.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
These strawberry cheese danishes would be the perfect addition to your next brunch along with Bacon Cheddar Scones.
You could also serve them as dessert with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.
⏲️ Storage
These pastries will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, if they last that long! Be sure to store them in an airtight container.
😋 Similar Recipes
I really enjoy using puff pastry dough in both sweet and savory recipes. Here are a few recipes you might like to try out:
- Bacon Puff Pastry Twists
- Spinach Puff Pastry Cups
- Puff Pastry Twists - Pumpkin Spice
- Easy Puff Pastry Chicken Pockets
- Blueberry Mousse Puff Pastry Cups
- Ham and Cheese Croissants
Next time, try one of these yummy breakfast recipes:
📋 Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry
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Equipment
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- ⅕ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup seedless strawberry jam
- egg wash
Icing
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon strawberry jam
- milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese until soft and creamy. Add in the sugar and vanilla and mix to combine.
- Use a spatula to fold in the jam gently.
- Unroll the sheet of puff pastry and use a knife to cut it into four squares. Divide the strawberry cream cheese mixture between the four squares.
- In a small bowl, beat together an egg and a tablespoon of water to make the egg wash. Brush three sides of the dough with the egg wash. Fold the dough over to make a rectangle.
- Use a fork to seal the edges. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the pastries with the egg wash.
- Bake the danishes for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- To make the icing, combine the powdered sugar and ham. Add a little milk to thin the icing without making it too runny.
- Remove the danishes to a cooling rack and let cool for 3-4 minutes before drizzling with the icing.
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Gail says
Thank you for the great recipe. Looks delicious.