Name: Divine Vegan Strawberry Cream Danish: Your New Favorite Treat
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: Puff Pastry & Fruit Base:; 1 package (14 oz) vegan puff pastry, thawed; 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced; Creamy Filling Essentials:; 8 oz (1 block) vegan cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted (plus 2 tablespoons for glaze, if desired); 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (e.g., almond or soy), plus 1 tablespoon for glaze; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Flavor & Structure Enhancers:; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Finishing Touches:; 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted; 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Description

How to make luscious Vegan Strawberry Cream Danish with flaky puff pastry, fresh berries, and a creamy filling that’s perfect for brunch.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry & Fruit Base:
1 package (14 oz) vegan puff pastry, thawed
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Creamy Filling Essentials:
8 oz (1 block) vegan cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted (plus 2 tablespoons for glaze, if desired)
2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (e.g., almond or soy), plus 1 tablespoon for glaze
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Flavor & Structure Enhancers:
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Finishing Touches:
2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

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Instructions

Prep Pastry Base: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Unroll pastry onto parchment. Score a border, then brush with melted vegan butter and sprinkle turbinado sugar. This creates a beautiful, caramelized edge for your delicious Vegan Strawberry Cream Danish.
Make Cream Filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened vegan cream cheese with granulated and powdered sugars. Add non-dairy milk, vanilla, almond extract, salt, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and well combined for a luscious base.
Thicken Filling: Now, gently fold in the cornstarch and all-purpose flour into your cream cheese mixture. This crucial step helps thicken the filling, ensuring it stays beautifully set and creamy during baking. Don’t overmix.
Bake Pastry Shell: Bake the prepared puff pastry for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and puffed. Remove from oven, gently press down the scored center. This creates a perfect well for your delicious filling.
Assemble & Bake: Spoon the creamy filling into the pastry’s center, spreading evenly within the border. Arrange sliced strawberries on top. Return to the oven for another 10-12 minutes until the filling is set.
Glaze & Serve: If desired, whisk 2 tablespoons powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk for a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled Vegan Strawberry Cream Danish. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.