This delightful pastry combines buttery, flaky puff pastry with a sweetened cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries. Topped with a hint of strawberry jam or a vanilla glaze, it makes for a perfect breakfast or dessert treat.

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Ingredients

For the Strawberry Filling:

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature

• ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Danish Pastry:

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water

• 2–3 tablespoons sugar (for topping, optional)

Optional Toppings:

• ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) milk

Directions

1. Prepare the Strawberry Filling:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch.

   • Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to macerate.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:

   • In another bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese until smooth.

   • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

3. Prepare the Puff Pastry:

   • Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

   • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

   • Unfold one sheet of puff pastry and cut along the folded lines to form six smaller rectangles.

   • Score a border about ¼ inch from the edges of each rectangle using a small knife.

4. Assemble the Danishes:

   • Place about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling into the center of each puff pastry rectangle, staying within the scored border.

   • Top with 2–3 slices of the macerated strawberries.

   • Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg mixture.

   • Sprinkle the tops with sugar if desired.

5. Bake:

   • Transfer the assembled pastries to the prepared baking sheets.

   • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.

6. Optional Toppings:

   • While the danishes are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

   • Alternatively, warm the strawberry jam and brush it over the baked danishes for a glossy finish.

7. Serve:

   • Allow the danishes to cool slightly before drizzling with the glaze or brushing with strawberry jam.

   • Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 300 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 35 g

• Protein: 4 g

• Fat: 15 g

• Saturated Fat: 8 g

• Cholesterol: 50 mg

• Sodium: 150 mg

• Potassium: 100 mg

• Fiber: 2 g

• Sugar: 20 g