Strawberry Cheese Danish

You're going to love the taste and flavor of this Strawberry Cheese Danish. It's the perfect way to get the amazing combination of delicious cream cheese with sweet strawberry flavor. This Strawberry Danish is great for dessert but it's also yummy to enjoy for brunch or with a cup of coffee in the morning. 

When you're craving something sweet and light, one bite of this danish dessert with strawberry filling is all you're going to need. Treat yourself and your tastebuds with this simple strawberry recipe. 

This is one of my delicious easy breakfast ideas that you will want to bookmark.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Homemade. I love this easy recipe because it's completely homemade. There's just something about this easy strawberry cream cheese danish that has me thinking about the good ol' days. The outer flaky crust combined with the creamy and sweet middle makes me literally savor and enjoy every single bite. 

Simple. This easy danish pastry is made with simple ingredients. Most of these items are likely items you already have. It is and easy way to add the perfect breakfast pastry to your cup of tea or coffee.

Tasty. Not to mention, homemade pastries make for delicious treats any time of day. You can make bakery-quality desserts with this simple recipe. Your family and friends are going to be floored by your ability to make up such a beautiful breakfast treat! 

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• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Strawberry Danish Ingredients
• How to Make Strawberry Danish
• Timesaver Tips
• Recipe FAQs
• Can you freeze Strawberry Cheese Danish?
• How long is Strawberry Cheese Danish good for?
• More Easy Strawberry Recipes
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It is so beautiful pastry idea for a tea party too!

Strawberry Danish Ingredients

Butter
Olive Oil - You can use coconut oil if you want. 
Cream cheese
Vanilla
Strawberry Preserves - You can also use fresh berries or jam as well. 
Whole milk - Make certain to use milk that does have fat content to it. 
Yeast - Important!
Granulated sugar
Egg yolks
All purpose flour
Measurements in recipe card.

How to Make Strawberry Danish

1. Warm the milk, add yeast and sugar. Stir and let sit for ten minutes.
2. Add the egg yolks, flour, salt, and butter to the mixing dough.
3. After 10 mins add the yeast mixture and mix on medium speed for 15 mins.
4. Carefully remove the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface.
5. Knead the dough just a little until smooth and in a ball shape.
6. Add oil to a bowl, place the dough on top, and then cover with a towel. Place in a warm area (ie on the back burner of the oven while it's on warm). Let rise for 1 hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 350.
8. After one hour, pat down the dough, lightly knead it, and then separate it into 10-12 balls. Place the balls on parchment-lined baking sheet (no more than 6 dough balls per sheet) Create a well with the bottom of a sturdy glass OR use a rounded measuring spoon.
9. Brush with egg wash (1 egg + 1 teaspoon water)
10. Fill the center with the cream cheese filling, Strawberry Jam, or preserves.
11. Top with crumble
12. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.

You will create a well in each danish with a small bowl or measuring cup. 

Once the danish wells are made, you can fill them with the cream cheese, jelly and topping.

Timesaver Tips

• The cream cheese filling is not going to melt. It will hold together during baking, so add as much or as little as you’d like.
• Use parchment paper when baking so that the danish do not stick to your baking pan.
• You can switch up the flavor by using a different flavor of jam or jelly.
• Make the dough the night before and keep the cream cheese mixture in the fridge, then put it all together in the morning and bake in the morning.
• Don't have time to make the dough you can make these with puff pastry dough. and jump to step 9 in the recipe.

Serve with a strawberry or two for a lovely presentation.

Recipe FAQs

Can you freeze Strawberry Cheese Danish?

You can although sometimes the texture of the cream cheese is going to unthaw a bit funky. It won't affect the taste but it is something to just be aware of as you're putting it into your freezer. 

How long is Strawberry Cheese Danish good for?

Once you make this simple strawberry dessert, you're going to want to eat it within 2-3 days to have it taste the freshest. Keep them stored in and airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I use a different flavor?

Yes, you can change up the strawberries for blueberries or blackberries.

More Easy Strawberry Recipes

Strawberry Poke Cake - that delicious white cake made with strawberry jello poking through. 

Strawberry Crunch Cake - A beautiful strawberry and vanilla cake with a strawberry crunch topping. 

Fresh Strawberry Muffins- the BEST muffin recipe made with fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Empanadas - This delicious fruit empanada recipe has been pinned more than 5000 times. 

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade - A refreshing summer drink idea. 

Strawberry Empanadas - These strawberry mini pies are delicious and easy!

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