Strawberry Danish With Cream Cheese – Breakfast Ideas
I’ll be honest—mornings aren’t my strong suit. But when a warm Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese hits the table, everything else can wait. This recipe is part flaky pastry, part creamy indulgence, and all comfort. I first made these on a Sunday when I was trying to impress my in-laws. Turns out, they impressed me instead—with how fast they disappeared.
If you're looking for breakfast ideas that don’t involve a blender or a million steps, this one’s for you. It's the kind of thing that says, 'Yes, I do have my life together,' even if you’re still in pajamas at noon. And let’s face it, strawberries and cream cheese? That’s a love story we can all get behind.
You’ll find this recipe fits right in with other Tasty Meals go-tos. It’s right up there with Cucumber Sandwiches with Cream Cheese, or that unforgettable White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese. This is one of those tasty recipes that looks way fancier than the effort required. Minimal fuss, maximum flavor. What else can we ask for?
Servings: 8 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry and cut it into 8 equal rectangles.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry rectangle.
- Top with a teaspoon of strawberry preserves.
- Fold in the corners slightly and brush edges with egg wash.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar if you’d like.