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Chloe

Strawberry Danish

strawberry danish recipe made easy at home. Flaky, buttery pastry filled with sweet strawberries and drizzled with creamy icing—a perfect European-inspired tr
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting
Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and diced) or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp water
Icing
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine diced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to a 12x12-inch square. Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares (about 6x6 inches each).
  3. Place about 2 tablespoons of cooled strawberry filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold two opposite corners of each square over the filling, overlapping slightly, and press gently to seal. Brush the exposed pastry with egg wash.
  4. Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the warm danishes. Serve immediately or let the icing set for 5 minutes.