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Strawberry Danish

Delicious Strawberry Danish: A Sweet Breakfast Delight

Enjoy delightful Strawberry Danish pastries featuring a flaky crust and cream cheese filling, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: European
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 batch Homemade Danish Pastry or store-bought puff pastry as an alternative
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 125 g Full-Fat Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated White Sugar or favorite sugar alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Milk non-dairy options work fine
  • 1/2 small lemon Lemon Zest optional but recommended
For the Fruity Layer
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry Jam use high-quality or homemade
  • 12 small Fresh Strawberries ripe for the best flavor
For Assembly & Finishing Touches
  • 1 unit Egg Yolk mixed with water for egg wash
  • 1 teaspoon Demerara Sugar or brown sugar as a substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife
  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Danish
  1. Prepare the dough by mixing flour, butter, and salt, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle, cut into squares.
  3. Wash and dice fresh strawberries. Mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, milk, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Assemble pastries by placing jam and cream cheese mixture on dough squares and folding corners over the filling.
  5. Create an egg wash, brush over pastries, and sprinkle demerara sugar on top.
  6. Bake pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow pastry dough to relax for at least 8 hours for optimal flakiness. Store baked pastries in an airtight container and consume within 2 days for best flavor.

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