One bite of this Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish and you’re going to be able to think about nothing else. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it’s full of a creamy, sweet taste, too. Loaded with cream cheese and strawberry, this is a delicious and easy way to start your morning.
And, if there is ever a recipe that makes the morning time better, this is it. Its warmth and sweetness in every bite are enough to have you jump out of bed and rush down to grab a piece. This is one of those recipes that you create memories with and save it for special occasions like Christmas, Easter, or even Sunday mornings when everyone is calm and collected as a family.
When it comes to the perfect breakfast or brunch recipe, it really just doesn’t get much better than this.
Why is it called a Danish?
The name Danish actually originated from the bakery workers going on strike back in 1850. It was called Vienna Bread by the Danes, but to us, we call it Danish.
How do you eat Danish?
The easiest way to eat a Danish pastry is to cut it into pieces and then enjoy eating it with your fingers or with a fork. It all really depends on the manners that you want to have, but both ways are actually perfectly acceptable.
How long do Danish pastries last?
As long as you store it properly in the fridge, it should last up to 7 days without issues. But I highly doubt it will make it that long…it’s just way too good to let sit there without eating!
How many layers does a Danish pastry have?
While this isn’t true for this dessert, a typical made-from-scratch Danish Pastry will have anywhere from 40-ish to 60-ish layers! This just proves how much love and work go into making a homemade Danish from scratch. Since we’re using premade pastry sheets for this recipe, we’re skipping that step and saving you some time.
Can you freeze a Danish?
You sure can! If it’s uncooked, you can make it up and freeze it for up to 6 weeks. Then when you’re ready to bake it, you just add to the oven to cook.
If you’re wanting to freeze it after you’ve already baked it, just make certain that it’s wrapped up well and added to a freezer-proof container or bag. It should be good for up to 1 month in your freezer this way.
Can you use frozen strawberries for this recipe?
The best is to use fresh strawberries. The frozen ones will work, but as they thaw, they’re going to just start to release a whole bunch of liquid so you will need to add more corn starch to thicken it up. If not, it will cause the crust to become soggy and it just might ruin the entire outcome. Nobody has time for that, right?
Fresh strawberries are the way to go. Plus, if you make this during the spring and summer months, you just might be able to use some fresh strawberries straight from your garden as well! Talk about a sweet way to get an even sweeter taste!
Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish
There’s nothing better than homemade! Making this homemade strawberry danish at home not only tastes better than store bought, but using fresh ingredients, like fresh strawberries, always makes everything taste better.
What other filling ideas could you use for this Danish recipe?
Apples would be great, so would blueberries or even peaches, too. Just make certain that you’re using fresh fruit and not frozen!
Have fun creating this Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish. It’s not a hard recipe to do at all but it does require your time and effort. Making this up for your family and friends is a great way to show them that you were thinking about them and they’re going to be so grateful for your efforts!
Sharing food with the ones that you love is the perfect way to spread kindness and cheer!
Ingredients Needed To Make This Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish
- Puff Pastry sheets
- Fresh strawberries
- Sugar
- Corn starch
- Cream cheese
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla
- Powdered sugar
- Heavy cream
(Actual measurements are in the recipe card below.)
How To Make A Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish
How To Make The Strawberry Filling
- In a small bowl mix corn starch and water together.
- In a medium saucepan, add strawberries and sugar.
- Heat over low heat until sugar has melted then add corn starch mixture. stir until strawberry sauce has thickened then remove from heat and let cool.
How To Make The Cream Cheese Filling
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add sugar, lemon juice and vanilla, beat for another minute or two.
How To Assemble This Strawberry Danish Braid
- Gently roll puff pastry dough a few times until square on a lightly floured surface.
- Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each puff pastry leaving about 1½ inch free from filling at each end.
- Once strawberry mixture has cooled, add about three heaping tablespoons of mixture on top of the cream cheese filling, gently spread, then repeat with the other puff pastry.
- See above photo: cut two slits at each end of the pastry about 1 inch long and fold over the top of the filling and secure to prevent mixture from leaking out.
- Next cut off the top and bottom side pieces at an angle (see above photo) and continue to make cuts into the pastry along each side making sure not to cut too close to the filling.
- Once the ends have been secured, start folding each piece over each other like a braid and secure.
- Brush the edges and seams with egg wash over both pastries and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and 3-4 tablespoon of heavy cream together until smooth. Add more heavy cream if needed for desired consistency.
- Cut pastry braid into 1-2 inch slices and enjoy.
Try This Delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Today
Here are a few more delicious pastry desserts that can be found on the blog:
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry
- Cherry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry
- Raspberry Cream Cheese Pastry
- Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Crescent Ring
Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish
Ingredients
- 1 box puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
For The Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, each cut into 8 pieces
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp corn starch
For The Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
For The Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3-4 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and spray a baking sheet(s) with non stick spray or line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
For The Strawberry Filling
- In a small bowl mix corn starch and water together.
- In a medium saucepan, add strawberries and sugar.
- Heat over low heat until sugar has melted then add corn starch mixture. stir until strawberry sauce has thickened then remove from heat and let cool.
For The Cream Cheese Filling
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add sugar, lemon juice and vanilla, beat for another minute or two.
Assembling The Danish
- Gently roll puff pastry a few times until square on a lightly floured surface.
- Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each puff pastry leaving about 1½ inch free from filling at each end.
- Once strawberry mixture has cooled, add about three heaping tablespoons of mixture on top of the cream cheese filling, gently spread, then repeat with the other puff pastry.
- See above photo: cut two slits at each end of the pastry about 1 inch long and fold over the top of the filling and secure to prevent mixture from leaking out.
- Next cut off the top and bottom side pieces at an angle (see above photo) and continue to make cuts into the pastry along each side making sure not to cut too close to the filling.
- Once the ends have been secured, start folding each piece over each other like a braid and secure.
- Brush egg wash over both pastries and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
For The Icing
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, 3-4 tablespoon of heavy cream and vanilla together until smooth. Add more heavy cream if needed for desired consistency.
- Cut pastry braid into 1-2 inch slices and enjoy.
Notes
Here are a few pics that are the perfect size for pinning to Pinterest.
Enjoy, Terri
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