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Strawberry Cheesecake Danish

This easy, buttery strawberry cheesecake danish is made faster in the pressure cooker for tender pastry and jammy fruit, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry & Cheese
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed and cold) Keep cold until assembly for flaky layers.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature for easy spreading) Room-temperature cream cheese spreads more smoothly.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar To sweeten the cream cheese.
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla bean paste For a rich vanilla kick.
Fruit & Sweeteners
  • 1 cup finely chopped strawberries (fresh and ripe) Toss with brown sugar and lemon juice.
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar To bring out the strawberry sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice To brighten the flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla bean paste until smooth and spreadable.
  2. Toss the chopped strawberries with brown sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 5 minutes to macerate and release juices.
Shaping
  1. Unfold the cold puff pastry and cut it into 4 equal squares. Score a 1/2-inch border around each square, then gently fold the edges up to create a rim.
  2. Spread a portion of the cream cheese mix into the center of each pastry, then top with a spoonful of the macerated strawberries, draining excess juice.
Cooking
  1. Place a trivet in the pressure cooker with 1 cup water in the base. Put the filled danishes on a parchment-lined plate or shallow cake pan, cover loosely with foil, and cook on high pressure for 7–9 minutes, then quick release.
  2. Carefully remove the danishes and let cool for 5 minutes; if you prefer crisper edges, broil for 1–2 minutes watching closely.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and reheat gently. Use a trivet and a shallow pan to ensure steam circulates evenly.