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