Family Treat
Holiday Strawberry Cream Cheese Mitten Danish
In this delightful blog post, we’re diving into the world of Family Treat – the Holiday Strawberry Cream Cheese Mitten Danish. Elevate your holiday gatherings with a delicious blend of flaky pastry, velvety cream cheese, and the sweet burst of strawberries. The mittens and their strawberry hearts are so fun for the holidays and tasty too!
What sets this treat apart? The versatility to shape these delectable Danishes into whimsical holiday forms using cookie cutters! Say goodbye to ordinary pastries and embrace the joy of crafting edible masterpieces that not only taste divine but also add a touch of seasonal charm to your table. Get ready to embark on a journey of culinary creativity, as we guide you through the steps of making these delightful holiday-themed pastries that are bound to become a cherished family tradition.
The pastries are so simple to make and so delicious!
Festive family treat for the holidays
These festive pastries are not just a delightful treat for your taste buds; they’re a celebration on a plate. Picture the enchanting aroma of flaky pastry mingling with the luscious cream cheese filling and the vibrant sweetness of strawberries. What makes them truly special is the opportunity to transform them into any festive shape imaginable using simple cookie cutters. Whether you opt for charming mittens, jolly snowflakes, or festive stars, each bite is a blissful reminder of the warmth and togetherness that the holidays bring. After all, nothing says celebration like a delectable family treat crafted with love and shared with joy!
This treat is perfect for Christmas breakfast! or just to munch on!
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Ingredients
- 1 8oz Container of Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 2 Sheets Puff Pastry (room temperature)
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 Cup Strawberry Preserves
- Pinch if Salt
- 1 Egg Well-Beaten
- Flour for dusting
- Cookie cutter (I chose a mitten because it was large enough to stuff)
- Cookie sheets
How to
- Preheat oven to 350 and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Then, start on the filling. With the room temperature cream cheese, add it to a mixer and blend at medium speed for a few minutes until smooth.
- Next, add vanilla, salt, cream and powdered sugar. Mix for about 2 minutes on medium until smooth.
- Then, transfer to a piping bag or zip-lock and cut off the end for piping.
- Flatten out the puff pasty on a floured surface and roll out as needed.
- Cut out mittens out of both sheets of puff pastry. Make sure you have an even number at the end.
- For half of your mitten cut outs, cut out hearts. I free-handed this since I didn’t have a heart the right size but cookie cutters are easiest.
- Transfer the mittens without hearts to the cookie sheet and brush the beaten egg on all the edges of the dough. This will act as glue for the top mitten.
- Place the mittens with their cutouts on top of the non-cut out pieces to create frames/borders.
- Next, pipe cream cheese into the center of each heart. You’ll want a generous amount.
- Finally, add a bit of preserves over top of the cream cheese mix.
- Brush the tops with the rest of the egg wash and put in the oven.
- Cook for about 18 minutes or until slightly brown on top.
- Allow to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Delicious Easy Holiday Baking
Holiday Strawberry Cream Cheese Mitten Danish
Equipment
- 2 Cookie Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- 1 Mixer
- Cookie Cutters
Ingredients
- 8 oz Softened Cream Cheese
- 2 Sheets Puff Pastry
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Strawberry Preserves
- Pinch Salt
- 1 Egg Well-beaten
- For Dusting, Flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Then, start on the filling. With the room temperature cream cheese, add it to a mixer and blend at medium speed for a few minutes until smooth.
- Next, add vanilla, salt, cream and powdered sugar. Mix for about 2 minutes on medium until smooth.
- Then, transfer to a piping bag or zip-lock and cut off the end for piping.
- Flatten out the puff pasty on a floured surface and roll out as needed.
- Cut out mittens out of both sheets of puff pastry. Make sure you have an even number at the end.
- For half of your mitten cut outs, cut out hearts. I free-handed this since I didn't have a heart the right size but cookie cutters are easiest.
- Transfer the mittens without hearts to the cookie sheet and brush the beaten egg on all the edges of the dough. This will act as glue for the top mitten.
- Place the mittens with their cutouts on top of the non-cut out pieces to create frames/borders
- Next, pipe cream cheese into the center of each heart. You'll want a generous amount.
- Finally, add a bit of preserves over top of the cream cheese mix.
- Brush the tops with the rest of the egg wash and put in the oven.
- Cook for about 18 minutes or until slightly brown on top.
- Allow to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.