Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish (Print Version)

Golden puff pastry, smooth cream cheese, fruity jam, and fresh berries make a tasty, quick breakfast or dessert that’s always a hit.

# Ingredients:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
02 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
03 - Zest from one lemon
04 - 3 tablespoons white sugar

→ Pastry

05 - 17.25 ounces frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed and ready

→ Egg Wash

06 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten

→ Filling and Topping

07 - 16 fresh strawberries, sliced thin
08 - 16 teaspoons strawberry jam

→ Glaze

09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

# Instructions:

01 - Toss your cream cheese, vanilla, lemon zest, and sugar into a big bowl. Grab an electric mixer and whip it up until you’ve got a smooth, creamy blend.
02 - Unfold your puff pastry and squash out the creases gently with a rolling pin. Slice into long 1-inch strips from top to bottom. Do this for both sheets.
03 - Grab a pastry strip and twist it so it’s curly. Wind each twist into a little circle, starting at one end. Set them on baking trays, leaving them some space to puff up.
04 - Pop those trays into the fridge for about 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
05 - Fire up your oven to 400°F. When the pastries are chilled, pull them out, make a dip in the center of each with your thumb, and poke the middle with a fork.
06 - Swipe egg all over each pastry (but skip the middle part). Spoon in a little jam in the center then layer some of that creamy cheese mixture on top. Add a little more jam if you’re feeling it.
07 - Slide your pastries into the hot oven for about 18 minutes. Grab them out once they’re golden and puffy. Let them cool a bit.
08 - Mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and your choice of milk or cream until it’s smooth and runny. Too thick? Add another splash of milk. Too thin? More sugar.
09 - Lay strawberry slices on each pastry, drizzle on your shiny glaze, and dig in while they’re fresh.

# Notes:

01 - Letting your shaped dough chill before baking keeps the details sharp.
02 - Bringing cream cheese to room temperature makes mixing way easier.

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