Strawberry Danish Pastry
Homemade flaky strawberry Danish pastry with cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries. Quick and easy using puff pastry.
Print Pin Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Parchment paper
- 1 Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
Pastry Base
- 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry Thawed, creates flaky layers
- 1 large Egg Beaten, for golden glossy finish
- 2 tablespoons Milk Helps browning
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened, rich tangy base
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar Balances tartness
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Warm aroma
- 1 large Egg yolk Silky smooth texture
Strawberry Topping
- ½ cup Strawberry jam High-quality for best flavor
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries Hulled and sliced, adds freshness
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens mixture
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweet finishing touch
- 2–3 tablespoons Milk Creates perfect consistency
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Enhances flavor profile
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll thawed puff pastry to 12×9 inches, cut into 6 squares, and score ½-inch borders.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth; spoon into pastry wells.
- Heat jam with cornstarch 2–3 mins, fold in strawberries, spoon over cream cheese.
- Brush pastry edges with egg/milk wash.
- Bake 15–18 mins until golden and puffed.
- Drizzle with optional glaze after cooling slightly.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg