Hibiscus Strawberry Cheese Danishes
The ultimate springtime treat, the Hibiscus Strawberry Cheese Danishes bring together vibrant flavors of hibiscus and strawberries wrapped in flaky pastry. These delightful pastries are perfect for brunch or a sweet afternoon snack. Make them today and indulge in the deliciousness!
Equipment
- Blender
- medium pot
- Large bowl
- Piping Bag
- Rolling Pin
- chef knife
- Sheet pan lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/3 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled you can use frozen, too!
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup jam
- Double batch rough puff pastry
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, stir together the boiling water and dried hibiscus flowers. Allow to steep for 10 minutes. Strain.
- In a blender, combine the hibiscus tea with the strawberries. Blend until smooth.
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring the strawberry mixture, sugar, and salt to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, skimming off the foam every now and then.
- Squeeze in the juice from the lime and transfer to a jar and cool on the counter. Store in the fridge.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg, cream cheese, sugar, and jam, until smooth.
- Transfer to a piping bag.
- Flour your work surface and rolling pin liberally with puff pastry. Roll to a 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 4 by 4-inch squares.
- To make these diamond-shaped danishes, take one end of the square and fold it over until it meets the other end, creating a triangular shape. Slice two slits in the triangle. Unfold the triangle and take one end and fold it over so it rests on itself. Fold the other side over until it reaches the opposite side of the square.
- Fill it with the cream cheese filling in the center. Add a teeny dollop of extra jam right in the center. Repeat until you’ve worked your way through all of the puff pastry.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Transfer the baking sheet of assembled cheese danishes to the freezer to chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake the cheese danishes for about 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- While they’re cooling, whisk up the glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle on top, if desired, and serve with a nice cup of coffee!
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftover danishes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Freezing: You can freeze the assembled danishes before baking. Just thaw and bake when you're ready to enjoy.
- Variations: Try using different fruits like raspberries or blueberries to mix up the flavors.
- Glaze Options: For a citrus twist, add orange zest to the glaze for a zesty finish.
- Making it Vegan: Replace cream cheese with a vegan alternative and use a flax egg for the filling.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair these danishes with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.