Strawberry Danish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 cups sliced strawberries.
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
03 - 1 tablespoon sugar.
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, soft.
05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla.
07 - 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed.
08 - 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water.
09 - 2-3 tablespoons sugar for topping.
10 - 1/4 cup strawberry jam.
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze.
12 - 2-3 tablespoons milk for glaze.

# Instructions:

01 - Let pastry thaw 30-45 minutes. Heat oven to 400°F. Mix strawberries with sugar and cornstarch, let sit 15 minutes.
02 - Beat soft cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
03 - Cut each pastry sheet into 6 rectangles. Score a border inside each piece, but don't cut through.
04 - Spread cream cheese in the middle of each piece. Top with strawberries. Brush edges with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
05 - Pop in fridge 15 minutes if dough feels warm. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden. Cool 5 minutes.
06 - Top with warm jam or make a glaze with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.

# Notes:

01 - Keep pastry cold for best puffing.
02 - Fresh berries work best.
03 - Leftovers keep 2-3 days in fridge.

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