Strawberry Danish: The Best Easy Recipe for Homemade Delight
This Strawberry Danish recipe is a delightful way to enjoy fresh strawberries in a flaky pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cold water, stir until dough forms, then chill.
- Roll out dough and cut into squares.
- Layer cream cheese and strawberries in the center of each square.
- Fold corners to center and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use cold butter for a flaky crust.
- Can substitute blueberries or raspberries for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg