Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry

This strawberry danish is absolutely delicious! It is sure to be a favorite at your next breakfast or brunch event!

Course Breakfast, brunch

Keyword Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry

Servings

Calories 642kcal

Get Recipe Ingredients

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese until soft and creamy. Add in the sugar and vanilla and mix to combine.
4 oz cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, ⅕ teaspoon vanilla extract
Use a spatula to fold in the jam gently.
½ cup seedless strawberry jam
Unroll the sheet of puff pastry and use a knife to cut it into four squares. Divide the strawberry cream cheese mixture between the four squares.
1 sheet puff pastry
In a small bowl, beat together an egg and a tablespoon of water to make the egg wash. Brush three sides of the dough with the egg wash. Fold the dough over to make a rectangle.
egg wash
Use a fork to seal the edges. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the pastries with the egg wash.
Bake the danishes for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
To make the icing, combine the powdered sugar and jam. Add a little milk to thin the icing without making it too runny.
½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon strawberry jam, milk
Remove the danishes to a cooling rack and let cool for 3-4 minutes before drizzling with the icing.