Description
These strawberry puff pastry danishes are light, flaky pastries filled with a creamy center and topped with fresh strawberries. Designed for easy baking at home, they’re perfect for brunch tables, Valentine baking, or quick sweet snacks using everyday ingredients and a straightforward method
Prep Time
20 minutes
Baking Time
10–15 minutes per tray
Cooling Time
10 minutes
Total Time
40–45 minutes
Servings
10–12 danishes (depending on cutter size)
Calories
Approx. 210 kcal per danish (estimate)
Ingredients
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1–2 sheets of puff pastry (I use JusRol Vegan + Gluten-free Puff Pastry)
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130g of dairy-free cream cheese
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15g of gluten-free / plain flour (depending if you are making them gluten-free)
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15g of caster sugar + extra for sprinkling
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4 tablespoons of dairy-free milk
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Fresh strawberries
Instructions
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Prepare the Oven and Trays
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan. Line two large baking trays with greaseproof paper. -
Prepare the Pastry
Unroll the puff pastry, keeping the baking paper underneath. Lightly roll to smooth creases. Dust with plain flour if sticky. -
Cut the Shapes
Cut heart shapes from the pastry and place them on the prepared trays. Use a smaller heart cutter to gently press an indentation into the center of each shape without cutting through. -
Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix the dairy-free cream cheese, flour, and caster sugar until thick and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag or use a spoon. -
Fill and Top
Pipe or spoon the filling into the indented center of each pastry. Wash and slice the strawberries and place a few slices on top of the filling. -
Brush and Sprinkle
Brush the pastry edges with dairy-free milk and sprinkle lightly with caster sugar. -
Bake
Bake in the middle of the oven for 10–15 minutes, until puffed, golden, and flaky. Bake trays separately if needed. -
Cool and Serve
Allow to cool slightly, then finish with a dusting of icing sugar before serving.
Notes
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Keep puff pastry cold until ready to bake for best rise.
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Avoid overfilling to prevent leakage during baking.
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Best enjoyed fresh for maximum flakiness.
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Works well for dairy-free and gluten-free baking preferences.