Strawberry Cheese Danish Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, slightly defrosted
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4 ounces softened cream cheese
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3 tablespoons regular white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling
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2 cups thinly sliced, cleaned strawberries
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½ tablespoon cornstarch
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½ tablespoon regular white sugar
→ Egg Wash
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons water
→ Lemon Icing
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½ cup sifted powdered sugar
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Zest from half a lemon
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2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
# Instructions:
01 -
Put puff pastry on the counter for 30 minutes to soften.
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Whip cream cheese for 60 seconds, dump in sugar and whip another 60 seconds. Stir in vanilla. Cut strawberries and combine with sugar and cornstarch.
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Spread out softened pastry, slice into 6 rectangles. Make a shallow cut ¼-inch from edges on each piece. Set on buttered baking sheet.
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Spread a spoonful of cream cheese mix on each pastry within the border. Pile strawberries on top.
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Paint edges with egg mixture. Cook at 400°F for 20-25 minutes till they're nicely browned.
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Stir icing stuff until runny but not watery. Dribble across hot pastries.
# Notes:
01 -
Tastes better hot
02 -
Make sure icing stays firm on top