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Vegan Strawberry Cream Danish Recipe

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Indulge in a delightful vegan strawberry cream Danish featuring flaky, gluten-free puff pastry filled with a smooth, dairy-free cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh strawberry slices. Perfect as a sweet treat or breakfast pastry, this recipe combines tender pastry with a creamy, fruity filling and a sprinkle of sugar for added crunch.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry

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

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 130g dairy-free cream cheese
  • 15g gluten-free or plain flour (depending on gluten preference)
  • 15g caster sugar + extra for sprinkling
  • 4 tablespoons dairy-free milk (for brushing)

Topping

  • Fresh strawberries, washed and sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Trays: Preheat the oven to 180°C fan (350°F) and line two large baking trays with greaseproof paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Unroll the vegan puff pastry sheet(s) on top of the baking paper to avoid sticking. Use a rolling pin to gently smooth out any wrinkles and lightly dust with plain flour if the pastry feels sticky to handle.
  3. Cut Pastry Shapes: Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out large hearts from the pastry and place them on the prepared trays. Press a smaller heart-shaped cutter gently into the center of each large heart to create an indentation without cutting through the pastry. This will hold the filling.
  4. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine the dairy-free cream cheese, flour, and caster sugar. Mix thoroughly until the filling is thick and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or use a spoon for filling.
  5. Fill Pastries and Add Toppings: Pipe or spoon the cream cheese filling into the indentations on each pastry heart. Arrange a few slices of fresh strawberries on top of the filling for a fresh, fruity layer.
  6. Apply Milk and Sugar: Brush the edges of each pastry heart with dairy-free milk to help them brown evenly. Sprinkle some caster sugar over the edges for extra color and a slight crunch during baking.
  7. Bake Pastries: Place the tray in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 10–15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and flaky. Remove once done and, if using two trays, swap and bake the second tray following the same process.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the danish pastries to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust with icing sugar for a finishing touch and enhanced sweetness.

Notes

  • If you need gluten-free, ensure both the flour and puff pastry are gluten-free.
  • Use dairy-free milk options such as almond, soy, or oat milk for brushing.
  • Fresh strawberries can be substituted with other berries or fruits of choice.
  • For best results, consume pastries fresh on the day they are baked.
  • Allow pastries to cool slightly before handling to prevent the cream cheese filling from spilling or melting too much.

Keywords: vegan danish, strawberry pastry, dairy-free dessert, gluten-free puff pastry, vegan cream cheese, fruit danish, easy vegan pastries

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