Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Strawberry Danishes, where flaky pastry meets creamy filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, these pastries are not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning. With just a few key ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a delicious dessert that will impress family and friends, bringing warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into four squares (about 4 inches each).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped strawberries with remaining sugar and agar-agar powder. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened; let cool.
- Spoon cream cheese filling onto each pastry square, top with cooked strawberries, then fold corners to create pockets.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg