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Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

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Golden, flaky pastries filled with sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberries, these danishes make a delightful breakfast or brunch treat that’s easy to prepare with puff pastry.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or powdered sugar)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 large egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp strawberry jam (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or lemon zest (optional)
  • Powdered sugar + milk + vanilla or lemon (for glaze, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and egg yolk until smooth. Add vanilla extract or lemon zest if using.
  3. In another bowl, toss sliced strawberries with sugar and cornstarch. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry slightly and cut into rectangles or squares. Score a border 1/4″–1/2″ from the edges.
  5. Spoon cream cheese mixture inside the borders and top with strawberries and a dollop of jam if desired.
  6. Whisk the egg with water and brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
  7. Bake for 15–25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Smaller danishes bake quicker than larger ones.
  8. Cool for 5–15 minutes, then drizzle with glaze or brush with warmed jam if desired.

Notes

  • Chill the assembled danishes before baking to prevent soggy pastry.
  • Use fresh strawberries for best texture; frozen may release too much moisture.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–4 days and reheat in the oven for best results.
  • Freeze unbaked or baked danishes for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat before serving.

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