Strawberry Puff Pastry Danish
This Strawberry Puff Pastry Danish is the Brunch you need to be making soon! Store bought puff pastry filled with a sweetened cream cheese mixture and seasonal strawberries. Then you can choose to top if off with a sweet glaze or keep it plain.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 321kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
For the glaze (optional)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Discard the stalks from the strawberries and cut into about 1/2 inch slices. Set aside.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sugar and vanilla extract. Mix on high speed for about 2 minutes until really smooth. Set aside.
- Lay the cold pastry out on a sheet of parchment paper. Using a knife, gently score the pastry into thirds. Next, cut around six to eight equal strips on each side. *see images in post to help*
- Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture onto the centre of the pastry. Then top with the strawberries. Fold the pastry strips over each other. Gently press down the edges so they stay shut.
- Place the prepared pastry braid in the fridge for about 20 minutes to chill.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f/180 degrees c. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Brush the pastry with the egg wash. Sprinkle over a little sugar and bake for around 20 - 25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Whisk well to completely combine. Drizzle over the cooled danish. Can be served straight away or you can let the glaze set to serve later.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Puff Pastry Danish
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 321
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 0.003g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 176mg8%
Potassium 126mg4%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 426IU9%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.