Here’s a delightful recipe for Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish! 🍓🍓🍓 It’s a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 1 package (8 oz) of cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or fresh strawberry slices
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Mint leaves
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
2. Assemble the Danish:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the crescent roll dough or puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. If using crescent rolls, press the seams together to form a continuous sheet of dough.
- Cut the dough into 6 or 8 squares (depending on how large you want your Danish pastries).
- In the center of each square, spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture and spread it slightly.
- Add 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam on top of the cream cheese or place a few fresh strawberry slices.
- Fold the corners of the dough towards the center, pressing lightly to hold them in place.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the Danish is golden brown and puffy.
3. Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm Danish pastries.
4. Serve:
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy your Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish with a cup of coffee or tea! These pastries are light, flaky, and bursting with the delicious flavors of cream cheese and strawberries. 🍓✨