Description
A warm, homemade strawberry cheese danish made with flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese filling, and sweet fresh strawberries, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. It’s an easy, budget-friendly weekend breakfast that tastes like a bakery treat.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheet (thawed) – 1 sheet
- Cream cheese (softened) – 4 oz
- Granulated sugar – 3 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Fresh strawberries (sliced) – 1 cup
- Strawberry jam – 2 tbsp
- Egg (for egg wash) – 1
- Powdered sugar (for dusting) – 2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2. 2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth to create the filling.
- 3. 3. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares.
- 4. 4. Spoon the cheese mixture onto each square.
- 5. 5. Top with sliced strawberries and a small dollop of jam.
- 6. 6. Fold the corners and brush with egg wash.
- 7. 7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- 8. 8. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- Keep your puff pastry cold for the best results.
- Don’t overfill each danish.
- Drain juicy strawberries before topping.
- A hot oven gives the pastry a flaky lift.
- Serve fresh for maximum joy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for five minutes; avoid the microwave to prevent sogginess.
- Swap strawberries for raspberries, use crescent dough for a quicker version, or add a pinch of cinnamon to the filling.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry.
- Assemble ahead, chill, and bake fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: strawberry cheese danish, puff pastry danish, easy breakfast pastry, strawberry cream cheese danish, weekend brunch recipe