Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

Few pastries are as universally adored as the Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish. With its buttery, flaky puff pastry base, luscious cream cheese center, and sweet strawberry topping, it’s a delightful balance of richness and brightness. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special weekend treat, these danishes look bakery-worthy yet are incredibly easy to make at home.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6–8 danishes
Ingredients You’ll Need
Puff pastry sheet (thawed)
1 sheet
Cream cheese (softened)
8 oz
Granulated sugar
3 tbsp
Fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp
Strawberry jam
½ cup
Fresh strawberries (sliced)
½ cup
Egg + water (for egg wash)
1 egg + 1 tbsp
Powdered sugar
¾ cup
Milk
1 ½ tbsp
Vanilla extract
¼ tsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Puff Pastry Base1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Unfold thawed puff pastry and roll slightly to flatten.