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Strawberry Danish – A Flaky Treat from Easy Recipes for Dinner

Let’s be real—sometimes, we just need a pastry that looks like it came from a fancy bakery, but really, we made it in our own kitchen… in pajamas. This strawberry Danish is that treat. It’s buttery, flakey, creamy, and topped with juicy strawberries that scream summer mornings. I whipped these up on a lazy Sunday with a cup of strong coffee in hand, and by the time the oven timer dinged, the house smelled like a sweet, buttery dream. Puff pastry does most of the heavy lifting, so you won’t need to knead, rest, or roll anything from scratch. Just unroll, dollop, top, bake, and suddenly you’re a breakfast legend. Perfect for weekend brunches, last-minute dessert cravings, or impressing someone with minimal effort. Yes, it’s that kind of easy—just how we like it.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 8 danishes
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 113g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup strawberry preserves
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into 8 rectangles. Gently score a border around each one without cutting all the way through.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mix inside the scored border of each rectangle.
  5. Top with a small dollop of strawberry preserves and add a few slices of fresh strawberries.
  6. Brush the edges with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  7. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Cool slightly before serving—if you can wait!