Description
These Easy Vegan Strawberry Danishes are made with flaky puff pastry and a creamy vegan cream cheese filling, topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
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For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, ensure it’s vegan)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust based on sweetness preference)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
For the Vegan Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Prepare the Strawberry Filling:
- Prepare Strawberries: In another bowl, mix the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice (if using). Stir well and set aside for about 10 minutes to release the juices.
- Assemble the Danish:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases. Cut it into squares (about 4×4 inches).
- Add Fillings: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each square. Top with a spoonful of the strawberry filling.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the corners of each pastry square towards the center to create a pocket. Pinch to seal them together.
- Bake the Danish:
- Bake: Place the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve:
- Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature. These Easy Vegan Strawberry Danishes are perfect on their own or with a dusting of powdered sugar!
- Storage:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free puff pastry instead of regular puff pastry.
- Adjust the sweetness of the strawberry filling to your preference by increasing or decreasing the sugar.
- If you prefer a more crisp pastry, brush the puff pastry squares with a little bit of plant-based milk or melted vegan butter before baking.
- Storage tip: These Danishes are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate them, but keep in mind that the pastry may lose some of its crispiness.
- To add extra shine, brush the pastries with a bit of maple syrup or agave nectar after baking for a glossy finish.
- Customize the filling: You can add other fruits like blueberries or raspberries to the filling or combine them with strawberries for a mixed fruit Danish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg