Quick & Easy Strawberry Danish
A delightful and simple recipe featuring fresh strawberries wrapped in flaky puff pastry, perfect for brunch or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick, then cut it into squares, roughly 4×4 inches.
- Combine the sliced strawberries with the sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Place a generous spoonful of the strawberry mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry squares over the filling.
- Whisk the egg and brush it over the folded pastry.
- Bake the pastries for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence. Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg