Strawberry Danish Recipe
Indulge in the fruity sweetness of these delightful Strawberry Danish pastries. A flaky homemade Danish pastry filled with a creamy cheese mixture, fresh strawberries, and a hint of lemon zest, these treats are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 pastries 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Danish Pastry:
- 1 batch homemade Danish pastry
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 125 g full-fat cream cheese, softened ((4oz))
- 1 tablespoon granulated white sugar ((notes 1))
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Zest of half a small lemon
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup good quality strawberry jam
- 12 small fresh strawberries
- 1 egg yolk mixed with a dash of water
- 1 teaspoon demerara (turbinado) sugar
Instructions
- DAY BEFORE: Make the Danish pastry.
- Preheat the oven to 200C / 395F / 180C fan forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
- SHAPE THE DANISHES: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out and cut into squares. Fold the corners into the centre, press down, and let rest.
- THE FILLING: Prepare the cream cheese mixture and cut strawberries.
- FILL THE PASTRIES: Fill each pastry with jam, cream cheese mixture, and strawberries.
- BAKE: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake until golden brown.
- Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Danish pastries!
Notes
- Note 1: Adjust sugar quantity based on personal preference for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Strawberry Danish, Danish pastry, Cream cheese, Strawberry jam, Breakfast pastry
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