How to make Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish | Better Baker

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and calories, while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo has fewer calories and can be more affordable when made from scratch.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can provide a natural sweetness with additional flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and can be more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.

Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles.

Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.

Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry piece.

Top with sliced strawberries and a drizzle of lemon juice.

Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket.

Beat an egg and brush it over the pastry for a golden finish.

Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastries before serving.

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