Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe From Scratch
Looking for a delicious and easy pastry recipe to impress your guests? Look no further than this mouth-watering strawberry cream cheese Danish recipe from scratch! With a flaky, buttery pastry base, a creamy and tangy cream cheese filling, and juicy, fresh strawberries on top, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 2 tbsp ice water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the ice water and mix until the dough comes together. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces.
- Spread 2 tbsp of strawberry jam onto each piece of dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture among the 4 pieces of dough, spreading it over the strawberry jam.
- Top each pastry with sliced strawberries.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Tips:
- Make sure your butter is very cold before cutting it into the flour mixture. This will help create a flaky pastry.
- Don't overwork the dough - this can make the pastry tough. Mix it just until it comes together.
- If you prefer a sweeter pastry, you can add more sugar to the cream cheese filling.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruit toppings - blueberries, raspberries, or peaches would all be delicious!
Now that you know how to make this delicious strawberry cream cheese Danish recipe from scratch, you can impress your guests with your baking skills. Whether you're hosting a brunch, a baby shower, or just want a sweet treat for yourself, these pastries are sure to hit the spot!
