20-Minute Strawberry Danish Recipe for Irresistible Pastry
A flaky pastry filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a light glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut cold butter into flour mixture until crumbly.
- Gradually add cold water until dough forms.
- Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread strawberry jam evenly over half of the dough.
- Fold the other half over the jam and seal edges.
- Cut into squares or triangles.
- Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for glaze, drizzle over cooled pastries.
Notes
- Keep butter cold for flaky texture.
- Use store-bought jam for convenience.
- Serve fresh for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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