Description

These easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Danishes feature flaky, buttery pastry filled with a sweet, tangy strawberry filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they come together quickly with store-bought puff pastry and fresh fruit. A drizzle of icing adds the perfect finishing touch!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Danishes:

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp milk

For the Icing (Optional):

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Strawberry Filling
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine diced strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into four equal squares.
- Fold each corner toward the center, pinching slightly to form a diamond shape.
Assemble the Danishes
- Spoon a small amount of cooled strawberry filling into the center of each pastry.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Brush the pastry edges with egg wash.
Bake
- Transfer pastries to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Add the Icing (Optional)
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled Danishes and let set before serving.

Notes

Cream Cheese Filling: Add a layer of sweetened cream cheese under the strawberry filling.
Different Fruits: Try raspberries, blueberries, or peaches instead of strawberries.
Jam Alternative: Use strawberry jam for a faster version.
Nutty Crunch: Sprinkle slivered almonds or chopped pistachios before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
Category: Pastry, Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: European-american

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