Mixed Berry Danishes
Food & Drink
Ingredients
Pastry and Filling
2 frozen puff pastry sheets
8oz cream cheese - room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups mixed berries - fresh or frozen (if frozen, thaw)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Zest of half a lemon
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 egg + 2 teaspoons water (egg wash)
Sprinkle of sugar
Lemon Icing
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Zest of half a lemon
3 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
Set frozen puff pastry on the counter for 30 minutes to thaw. Preheat oven to 400°F.
Using a mixer, beat cream cheese on high for 1 minute. Add in sugar and vanilla. Beat on high for 1 minute. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine the mixed berries, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Roll the puff pastry on a floured surface until the seams are smooth. Divide each sheet of pastry into 4 squares for 8 squares total.
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Place 4 squares per cookie sheet.
Spread a tablespoon of cream cheese filling over each square. Leave the edges clean.
Place berry mixture over a mesh strainer to strain the juice. Spread ¼ cup of berries on top of cream cheese.
Fold each side of the square inwards. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 20-23 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
This recipe was originally published by @stephaniesweettreats and is reprinted with the permission of the author. You can find more of Stephanie's recipes here.
