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Gluten-Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes

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A recipe for making flaky, buttery gluten-free danishes filled with a sweet strawberry and cream cheese mixture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (10 oz) gluten-free puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or diced fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (if using fresh strawberries)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or water (for egg wash)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until just combined. Set aside.
  2. If using fresh strawberries, dice them and mix them with the strawberry preserves and lemon juice. If using only preserves, skip the lemon juice.
  3. Unroll the thawed gluten-free puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface dusted with gluten-free flour. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares.
  4. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square. Top the cream cheese with a spoonful of the strawberry mixture.
  5. To shape the danishes, bring two opposite corners of the square up to meet in the center over the filling, pressing the edges together lightly. Alternatively, cut small slits from the corners toward the center and fold the flaps over the filling.
  6. Place the shaped danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  8. Prepare the egg wash by whisking the beaten egg with 2 tablespoons of milk or water. Brush the tops and sides of the chilled danishes lightly with the egg wash.
  9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  10. While the danishes cool slightly, prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk or water until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the warm danishes before serving.

Notes

  • Work quickly when handling gluten-free pastry dough to prevent it from becoming sticky or tearing.
  • If your puff pastry does not puff well, ensure your oven temperature is accurate, as high heat is necessary for proper lift.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract to the cream cheese filling.

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