Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Strawberries
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4 cups sliced strawberries
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon sugar
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Danish Pastry
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2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
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1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
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2-3 tablespoons sugar for topping
→ Glaze
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¼ cup strawberry jam
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1 cup powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-3 tablespoons milk
# Instructions:
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Thaw puff pastry 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix strawberries with sugar and cornstarch, let stand 15 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth, mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined.
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Cut each pastry sheet into 6 rectangles. Score borders ¼ inch from edges. Spread cream cheese filling and arrange strawberries. Brush edges with egg wash.
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Chill shaped pastries 15-20 minutes if needed. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
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Cool 5 minutes. Top with warm jam or vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
# Notes:
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Store in refrigerator up to 2-3 days
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Best served warm