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Crispy Strawberry Danish Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Custard Filling

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A quick and easy recipe for flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with a silky cream cheese custard and topped with fresh macerated strawberries. Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (to mix with egg for wash)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for macerating strawberries)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Optional glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk or lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, toss sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and lemon juice. Let macerate for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Add heavy cream and egg yolk, mix until silky smooth.
  4. Lightly flour work surface and roll out thawed puff pastry into a 12×12 inch square if needed. Cut into four equal squares.
  5. On each square, spread about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese custard in the center, leaving a 1-inch border.
  6. Top custard with a generous layer of macerated strawberries, avoiding overloading.
  7. Fold each corner of the pastry square towards the center, slightly overlapping, and gently press to seal.
  8. Brush edges with egg wash (beaten egg mixed with water) for a golden finish.
  9. Place danishes on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 18–22 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  11. Optional: Mix powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice to make glaze and drizzle over warm danishes after baking.
  12. Let danishes cool on baking sheet for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If cream cheese is not soft enough, microwave for 10 seconds to soften. Do not overload strawberries to avoid soggy pastry. Keep puff pastry cold until just before use. Macerate strawberries for best flavor. Let danishes cool before serving to avoid burns. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry and almond flour for dusting. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives.

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Keywords: strawberry danish, cream cheese custard, puff pastry, easy dessert, brunch recipe, flaky pastry, sweet treat

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