Description
This Strawberry Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry topped with a creamy sweetened cream cheese filling and fresh sliced strawberries, finished with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful dessert, these homemade pastries are simple to prepare and bake to golden perfection in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 (12″) puff pastry sheet (thawed to room temperature)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz. cream cheese (slightly softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granular monk fruit sweetener
Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (or Swerve powdered sugar substitute)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking. Set it aside.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Place the thawed puff pastry sheet on a cutting board. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut it into 6 equal rectangles. Transfer the pastry pieces onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granular monk fruit sweetener, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until completely smooth and creamy to ensure a luscious filling.
- Assemble Danish: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry rectangle. Use a knife or offset spatula to spread the filling evenly within the center, leaving edges clear.
- Add Strawberries: Top the cream cheese filling on each pastry with approximately 2 medium sliced strawberries, distributing them evenly for a fresh and flavorful burst.
- Bake Danish: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry edges are puffed up and golden brown, indicating perfect doneness.
- Prepare Glaze: While the Danish bakes, mix the glaze by stirring together the powdered sugar (or Swerve powdered sugar substitute), milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small bowl until creamy and slightly thick but pourable.
- Finish and Serve: After baking, remove the Danish from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Drizzle the prepared vanilla glaze over each pastry. Allow the Danish to cool for an additional 10 minutes before serving to let the glaze set.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed to room temperature for easier handling and optimal puffing during baking.
- You can substitute monk fruit sweetener with regular sugar if preferred, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese and milk alternatives.
- If fresh strawberries are out of season, frozen strawberries can be used but should be thawed and drained to avoid soggy pastries.
- The glaze can be adjusted to thicker or thinner consistency by varying milk quantity slightly.
- Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and are best eaten within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
