Name: Flaky Strawberry Danish with Cream
Ingredients: For the base of your danish, you’ll need 1 package of puff pastry (approximately 17 oz), thawed according to package instructions. Puff pastry creates those light and airy layers that make this dish uniquely flaky.; Use about 1 cup of fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped. Strawberries add a burst of flavor and sweetness to the filling, making each bite refreshing and delicious.; For the creamy filling, you’ll want 4 oz of cream cheese, softened at room temperature. Cream cheese lends a rich texture and tangy flavor that complements the sweet strawberries beautifully.; Add ½ cup of powdered sugar to sweeten the cream cheese filling. This sugar dissolves easily in the mixture, providing just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering.; Include 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile of your filling. Vanilla adds warmth and depth that pairs perfectly with both strawberries and cream.; Prepare an egg wash using 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water. This wash gives your pastry a beautiful golden sheen when baked.; 

Description

If you’re looking for a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the richness of cream, try making a flaky strawberry danish with cream. This pastry boasts layers of buttery dough encasing juicy strawberries and a luscious cream filling. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this recipe is simple yet impressive. Your family and friends will be asking for seconds when you serve this delectable treat.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

For the base of your danish, you’ll need 1 package of puff pastry (approximately 17 oz), thawed according to package instructions. Puff pastry creates those light and airy layers that make this dish uniquely flaky.

Fresh Strawberries

Use about 1 cup of fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped. Strawberries add a burst of flavor and sweetness to the filling, making each bite refreshing and delicious.

Cream Cheese

For the creamy filling, you’ll want 4 oz of cream cheese, softened at room temperature. Cream cheese lends a rich texture and tangy flavor that complements the sweet strawberries beautifully.

Powdered Sugar

Add ½ cup of powdered sugar to sweeten the cream cheese filling. This sugar dissolves easily in the mixture, providing just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering.

Vanilla Extract

Include 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile of your filling. Vanilla adds warmth and depth that pairs perfectly with both strawberries and cream.

Egg Wash

Prepare an egg wash using 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water. This wash gives your pastry a beautiful golden sheen when baked.