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Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish: Bake Like a Pro Today!

Delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon milk for egg wash

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  2. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  3. While the dough is rising, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the dough into 6 equal squares.
  6. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, then top with a few slices of fresh strawberries.
  7. Fold the corners of each square towards the center to create a pocket, pinching the edges to seal.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash. Brush the tops of each Danish with the egg wash.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1DanishCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a sweeter touch, drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled Danishes.
  • You can substitute the strawberries with other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor profile.

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