Strawberry cheese danish

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine 1 tablespoon of water and 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch in a small dish and set aside.
  2. 2In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, strawberries, and lemon juice to a boil.
  3. 3Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. While simmering, smash the strawberries really well.
  4. 4Add water and cornstarch mixture and mix to combine for about 2 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside to cool.
  5. 5Preheat oven to 375°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. 6In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  7. 7Add the egg yolk and vanilla. Mix until combined. Set aside.
  8. 8Sprinkle some flour and roll out the puff pastry sheets to flatten the creases.
  9. 9Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 squares and place them on the baking sheets.
  10. 10In a small bowl, combine an egg and 1 teaspoon water. Lightly brush the edges of each pastry sheet.
  11. 11Fold each corner in towards the center and press down the corner so it sticks together.
  12. 12Add cream cheese filling in the center and top with the strawberry jam.
  13. 13Lightly brush egg wash on the exposed pastry edges.
  14. 14Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  15. 15In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
  16. 16Drizzle on the cooled strawberry danishes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Strawberries
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 0.5 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp Water
  • 1 box Puff pastry
  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Water
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1.5 Tbsp Milk
  • 0.25 tsp Vanilla

Equipment

Small dishMedium saucepanWooden spoonLarge bowlHand mixerBaking sheetsParchment paperFlour dusterRolling pinPizza cutterPastry brushWhisk

Tips

  • When making the icing, if it's too thick, add more milk; if it's too runny, add more powdered sugar.

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