Vegan Strawberry Cream Danish Recipe

Introduction

These Vegan Strawberry Cream Danishes are a delightful treat that blends flaky puff pastry with a creamy dairy-free filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, they’re easy to make and impressively delicious.

Ingredients

• 1–2 sheets of puff pastry (JusRol Vegan + Gluten-free Puff Pastry recommended)
• 130g dairy-free cream cheese
• 15g gluten-free or plain flour
• 15g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
• 4 tablespoons dairy-free milk
• Fresh strawberries

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) and line two large baking trays with greaseproof paper.
2. Step 2: Unroll the puff pastry sheet with the baking paper underneath to prevent sticking. Use a rolling pin to gently smooth out wrinkles. Lightly dust with flour if the pastry feels sticky.
3. Step 3: Use a large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the pastry and place them on the prepared trays. Press a smaller heart-shaped cutter gently into the center of each larger heart to create an indentation without cutting through.
4. Step 4: In a bowl, combine the dairy-free cream cheese, flour, and caster sugar until thick and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag, or use a spoon if you don’t have one.
5. Step 5: Wash and thinly slice fresh strawberries. Pipe or spoon the cream cheese filling onto the center of each pastry heart, then top with a few strawberry slices.
6. Step 6: Brush the edges of the pastry hearts with dairy-free milk and sprinkle a little extra caster sugar over the edges to help them brown.
7. Step 7: Bake the pastries in the middle of the oven for 10–15 minutes, until golden and flaky. If using multiple trays, bake one tray at a time for best results.
8. Step 8: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve with a light dusting of icing sugar if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use gluten-free puff pastry and flour to keep this recipe gluten-free.
• Try swapping strawberries for other fresh fruits like blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor.
• Chilling the puff pastry slightly before cutting can help achieve cleaner shapes.
• If you don’t have a heart-shaped cutter, use any other cookie cutter shape you like.

Storage

Store any leftover Danishes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or toaster oven to keep the pastry crisp before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these Danishes ahead of time?

You can prepare the pastry and filling in advance and assemble just before baking. The baked Danishes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored and reheated as needed.

What if I don’t have dairy-free cream cheese?

You can substitute with regular cream cheese if not vegan, or try a homemade cashew cream for a dairy-free alternative.

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This Vegan Strawberry Cream Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy dairy-free cream cheese blend and fresh strawberry slices. Perfect for a delightful vegan breakfast or brunch, these heart-shaped danishes are easy to prepare, gluten-free if using the specified pastry, and baked to golden perfection. The combination of sweet creaminess and fresh fruit makes for an irresistible treat in just 30 minutes.

• Author: reem
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 10 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Vegan
• Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Pastry

• 1–2 sheets of JusRol Vegan + Gluten-free Puff Pastry

Filling

• 130g dairy-free cream cheese
• 15g gluten-free or plain flour
• 15g caster sugar + extra for sprinkling
• 4 tablespoons dairy-free milk
• Fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C fan and line two large baking trays with greaseproof paper to prevent sticking during baking.
2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry sheet while keeping the baking paper underneath to avoid sticking. Use a rolling pin to smooth out any wrinkles. Lightly dust with flour if the pastry feels sticky.
3. Cut Pastry Shapes: Use a large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on the lined baking tray. Then gently press a smaller heart-shaped cutter inside the larger heart to create an indentation without cutting through.
4. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, blend the dairy-free cream cheese, flour, and caster sugar until thick and creamy. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag or use a spoon if unavailable.
5. Assemble Danishes: Pipe or spoon the cream cheese filling into the center indentations of the pastry hearts. Arrange a few slices of fresh strawberry on top of the cream cheese filling of each pastry.
6. Brush and Sprinkle: Lightly brush the edges of the pastry hearts with dairy-free milk, then sprinkle extra caster sugar over the edges to encourage browning.
7. Bake: Place the tray in the middle of the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the pastries are golden and flaky. Remove the tray once done and place the second tray into the oven to bake.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow the baked danishes to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust with icing sugar for a finishing touch.

Notes

• Using gluten-free puff pastry will make the danishes gluten-free.
• If you don’t have a piping bag, a spoon works just as well for applying the cream cheese filling.
• Ensure the cream cheese filling is thick enough to hold its shape while baking.
• For extra sweetness, dust finished danishes with icing sugar before serving.
• Keep an eye on the pastries while baking as oven temperatures may vary.

Keywords: Vegan Danish, Strawberry Cream Danish, Vegan Pastry, Gluten Free Vegan Dessert, Dairy Free Pastry, Vegan Breakfast Recipe