Homemade Strawberry Puff Pastry Danishes: A Sweet Valentine’s Day Treat
Flaky puff pastry danishes filled with creamy lemon-kissed cream cheese and topped with sweet strawberries, perfect for a Valentine’s Day treat or special brunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 danishes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
1 egg (for egg wash)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest.
3. Slice strawberries and mix with 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam.
4. Cut puff pastry sheets into squares and score a border around each.
5. Prick the centers with a fork to prevent over-puffing.
6. Spread cream cheese filling in the center and top with strawberries.
7. Brush pastry edges with egg wash and bake until golden and puffed.
8. Brush warm strawberries with remaining jam and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Mascarpone can replace cream cheese for a richer filling.
Raspberry or apricot jam works well if strawberry jam is unavailable.
If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain excess liquid before using.