Strawberries and Cream Danish

By srumbel

With a little help from some pre-made puff pastry, these danishes are super easy to make. I do take the time to make a homemade strawberry filling because I like the flavor, but if you’re in a pinch, you could always use your favorite store bought strawberry filling. The other plus to making your own strawberry filling is your house will smell great all day!
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Ingredients

• For the Strawberry Filling
• 2 C chopped strawberries
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• For the Cheesecake Filling
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 C sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• For the Danish
• 2 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp water

Preparation

Step 1

Combine strawberries, sugar, and nutmeg in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow mixture to simmer for 25-35 minutes or until strawberries soften and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Place sheets of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut 6 strips lengthwise per sheet. Take each strip and gently twist. Take each twist and coil it into a spiral. Tuck the end piece under the spiral. Press down the center of the pastry leaving about ¼ inch all around on the sides. Score the pressed down center with a knife. Poke a few holes in the center with fork or knife. This will keep the center from rising too much. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Fill each center with about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling. Top with a heaping teaspoon of strawberry filing.
Whisk together egg and water. Brush edges of danish with egg wash.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm.

Serves: 12