Name: Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk, warm (.25 liter); 2 1/2 teaspoon active yeast (36 gm); 1/3 cup granulated sugar (68 gm); 3 egg yolks; 4 cups all-purpose flour (500 gm); 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 gm); 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature (86 gm); 2 tablespoon olive oil (30 ml); 16 oz cream cheese, softened (450 gm); 1/2 cup sugar (100 gm); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml); 1/3 cup strawberry preserves (105 gm); 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (42 gm); 1/3 cup granulated sugar (68 gm); 3 tablespoon butter, melted (45 gm); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon water

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you prefer a sweet start to your day, then this homemade strawberry cream cheese danish recipe is going to become a favorite. A light homemade pastry dough, rich cream cheese filling, and just enough strawberry on top make it a delicious creation that is flavorful and perfect for satisfying cravings.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

There are many recipes out there for danish using cream cheese and fruit, but this one really is the best. It takes more time than others, but the result is well worth the effort. I especially love this with strawberry preserves on top for a great combination to pair with cream cheese.

If you like strawberries, you might also like this fresh strawberry bread recipe that is perfect for breakfast. Of course, if you want more dessert, you can't go wrong with our no-bake strawberry cheesecake recipe. So delicious!

Can I Make This With Other Fruits?

Since you are adding just regular strawberry preserves as part of the filling, you can definitely use different flavors. Strawberry cream cheese is popular, but below are some options you may want to try. I love the idea of adding a different fruit or filling to each one so you have 12 different flavors to try!

Blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, or boysenberry preserves.
Apricot jam, lemon curd, or orange marmalade.
Apple pie filling, blueberry pie filling, cherry pie filling, or pumpkin pie filling.

Can I Use a Different Dough?

The best part of this recipe is definitely the homemade yeast dough. However, if you want a faster option you can use one of the following options as the base for your danish. Remember, however, that the baking time may need to be adjusted. Start at 12 minutes and work your way up depending upon the type of dough used.

Crescent rolls
Puff pastry
Biscuit dough
Pie crust

How to Store Cream Cheese Danish

While you may buy ready-made cream cheese danish in the store, the filling is different. So, for this homemade option, you will definitely want to refrigerate. The FDA states that any food made with cream cheese should be refrigerated. It is safe for up to 2 hours at room temperature, but best refrigerated until time to serve.

I recommend stacking them in an air-tight container for refrigeration. While they can be stored in a plastic storage bag, they may get crushed or broken, so I prefer being a bit more careful when storing these. They are good for 3 to 4 days when refrigerated properly.

Can You Freeze Cream Cheese Danish?

Yes, you can freeze this recipe. It is best frozen after it has been fully cooked and allowed to cool. I recommend wrapping each danish individually, then placing them into a freezer storage bag or container. Date and label them, and use them within 3 months for best results.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. They are best served when warm, so I recommend heating for 30-seconds in the microwave before enjoying.

Ingredients for Pastry

Whole milk
Yeast
Granulated sugar
Egg yolks
All-purpose flour
Salt
Butter
Olive oil

Ingredients for Filling

Cream cheese
Sugar
Vanilla extract
Strawberry Preserves

Ingredients for Crumble Topping

All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Butter

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How to Make Pastry Dough

In a small bowl, add warm milk, yeast, and sugar and stir gently. Set aside for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, add egg yolks, flour, salt, and butter, then mix into a dough. This is easiest when using a dough hook on a stand mixer.

Once the yeast mixture has set for 10 minutes, add it to the flour mixture and mix on medium speed for 15 minutes.

Remove the dough from the bowl and roll it out onto a clean lightly floured surface. Knead into a ball of dough.

Lightly oil a clean large bowl, and place the ball of dough into the bowl then cover the top with a towel. Set aside for 1 hour to rise.

How to Prepare the Filling and Topping

In a small bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and butter for the crumble.

Using a separate large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.

Set both aside until ready to fill the dough.

How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish

Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

After one hour, pat down the dough, and lightly knead it before cutting it into 12 equal portions. Roll these into balls.

Place 6 balls of dough onto each baking sheet.

Use a glass or rounded spoon to create a well in the center of each dough ball.

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg with 1 teaspoon water.

Brush the dough balls with the egg wash.

Fill the center of each dough ball with cream cheese filling and a spoon of strawberry preserves.

Sprinkle the crumble on top of the cream cheese mixture.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the dough has cooked through and is golden brown.

More Sweet Breakfast Recipes

If you are like some and prefer a sweet start to your day, then the ideas below are going to become new favorites. Nothing beats a sweet treat for breakfast, and these are some of our favorite. These, of course, may also double as a treat any time of day, but are loved at breakfast or brunch. Bookmark, print, or pin these to make soon!

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Yield: 12