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Last updated: Apr 28, 2021 by Melissa Riker · 9 Comments

Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

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braided strawberry danish on white plate

It's easy to make this delicious 30 minute Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish recipe at home!

braided strawberry cream cheese danish

Pastries can seem intimidating but this easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish is deceptively simple. This danish whips together in just five minutes and bakes in 20 minutes, so you can have it on the table in no time!

You might also like to try this delicious Apple Danish recipe!

sliced strawberry cream cheese danish

Why I love this recipe

The secret to this fast and easy danish is using puff pastry dough-thaw it overnight in the fridge and it will be ready first thing in the morning.

Layering a cream cheese and sugar mixture over the puff pastry dough takes just minutes.

Using strawberry preserves also makes this recipe super fast and easy-you can use homemade or store-bought, it's up to you! Just look for a jam that still has some texture and strawberry chunks in it, or you could chop up strawberry pieces to put inside as well.

glass bowl with cream cheese and powdered sugar for danish

Ingredients

  • cream cheese
  • vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar
  • egg
  • water
  • puff pastry dough
  • strawberry preserves

Step by step

This fancy-looking danish is easier than you think! Lay the puff pastry dough on your baking dish and cut strips into the outer thirds of the longest side.

  1. Layer the cream cheese mixture over the center portion of the pastry.
  • puff pastry dough on cookie sheet with strips cut out to braid a danish with bowl of strawberries and colorful napkin nearby
  • spreading cream cheese on puff pastry to make danish
  1. Add strawberry preserves over the cheese layer.
strawberry preserves and cream cheese on puff pastry
  1. Alternate folding the strips of pastry over the filling angling slightly downward.
  • braiding puff pastry dough to make cheese danish
  • brushing butter over braided cheese danish
  1. Brush the pastry with an egg wash and bake for twenty minutes!

Tips for best results

  • Thaw pastry dough for 40 minutes at room temperature before creating your danish
  • If you need the dough faster, remove from packaging, wrap in a paper towel and microwave 15 seconds. Turn over and microwave another 15 seconds. If pastry dough still isn't thawed microwave in 5 second intervals until thawed.
  • If dough gets sticky while using, place in the freezer for 5 minutes.

FAQs

How do I store this danish?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat any leftover danish by baking it on a cookie sheet at 250 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through, about 15 minutes.

Can I change the flavors?

Yes! Switch up the flavor of the preserves to experiment with different flavors.

Can you freeze a danish?

You can freeze this danish before cooking by wrapping tightly and storing in a freezer safe container for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and cook as normal.
Freeze after cooking in a freezer safe container up to 4 weeks. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven.

Can I add strawberries?

Yes! Feel free to add chopped, fresh strawberries to the preserves. I do not recommend using frozen strawberries in this recipe.

strawberry cream cheese danish sliced on white platter

You might also like these strawberry recipes:

  • Strawberry Cream Puff Cake
  • Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cake
  • Strawberry Nutella Roll Up
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Deceptively easy to make, this strawberry cream cheese danish is perfect for entertaining and takes just a few minutes to make!

Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Deceptively easy to make, this strawberry cream cheese danish is perfect for entertaining and takes just a few minutes to make!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 puff pastry dough sheet, thawed
  • 4 tablespoons strawberry preserves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  3. In a medium bowl mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
  4. Lay puff pastry sheet on the baking sheet, use a knife to cut 1" slices into the outer thirds of the dough.
  5. Spread cream cheese mixture onto intact middle section of the dough. Top with strawberry preserves.
  6. Starting at the top fold the dough strips across the middle section at a downward angle, alternating sides to form a braid pattern.
  7. Beat together egg and water and use a pastry brush (affiliate link) to coat the top of the danish.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate up to three days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 248
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 139.8 mg
  • Fat: 14.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25.1 g
  • Protein: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30.9 mg

Keywords: strawberry danish

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This Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish recipe was originally published in 2017 and updated with additional pictures and tips in 2019.

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  1. Cara says

    May 22, 2022 at 10:49 am

    I'm going to try this using crescent roll dough 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lola says

    March 21, 2021 at 6:14 pm

    Very good recipe!! Just enough cream cheese and jam.. will definitely be making again!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Melissa Riker says

      March 25, 2021 at 7:08 pm

      glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Michele Etling says

    April 06, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Hi Melissa! This danish looks fabulous! Question though: Description states to coat pastry in melted butter before baking,but recipe ingredients call for egg and water and instructions states to beat the egg w water and wash on before baking. Can you clarify? Thanks! Michele E.

    Reply
    • Melissa Riker says

      April 08, 2020 at 10:05 am

      It's an egg wash like in the recipe card Michele, I have fixed that! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  4. Shannon says

    August 19, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    this looks so good. could you make it ahead and freeze then thaw in fridge overnight and bake it fresh in the morning? I have a little baby so anything i can do ahead for the brunch helps 🙂

    Reply
    • Melissa Riker says

      August 22, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      I wouldn't freeze it Shannon, I have found that the cream cheese texture is off when frozen and thawed. You could definitely prep the day before and keep it in the frisge until you're ready to bake though!

      Reply
  5. Petra says

    August 14, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    Loved it and it was so much easier than I thought

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Melissa says

    July 15, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    turned out great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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