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Strawberry puff pastry danishes topped with fresh strawberries and icing

Strawberry Puff Pastry Danishes

Delightful pastries filled with fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Pastry
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Pastry and Filling
  • 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed Thawed overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Feel free to use other fruits if strawberries are not in season.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash) Brush on pastries for a golden finish.
  • to taste none Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional) Dust before serving if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the chopped strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Set aside to let strawberries release their juices.
  3. Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into squares, about 4x4 inches.
  4. Place a spoonful of the strawberry mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Fold the corners of the pastry toward the center, pinching them together to seal.
  6. Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden color.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until pastries are puffed and golden brown.
  2. Once done, let them cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve warm, plain or with whipped cream or ice cream. For storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in the oven to restore flakiness.

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