Cream Cheese Danish Delight (Print Version)
Creamy cheese and berry-filled pastry made effortlessly in an air fryer. Sweet, flaky, and delicious.
# Ingredients:
→ Puff Pastry Base
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1/2 sheet puff pastry
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1 small beaten egg
→ Berry Filling
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4 to 6 medium fresh strawberries
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1/2 cup fresh blueberries
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1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, divided
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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3 ounces cream cheese
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3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Sugar Glaze
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3 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon cream (all-purpose cream was used)
→ Additional (Serve on the Side)
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Fresh strawberries
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Fresh blueberries
# Steps:
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Preheat the Air Fryer to 370°F (188°C) and set the timer for 18 minutes.
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Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Lay 1/2 puff pastry sheet and slice it into two equal parts. Lightly score each piece, creating a 1/2-inch border from the edge. Use a fork to poke holes in the center of the pastry.
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Place the prepared puff pastry onto the Air Fryer tray and lightly brush the sides with beaten egg. Insert the tray into the Air Fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
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Hull strawberries and cut each into four pieces. In a small bowl, combine the strawberries with 1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Mix well. Repeat the process in a separate bowl for the blueberries.
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In a bowl, blend cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
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Remove the Air Fryer tray. Use the rounded tip of a wooden spoon to flatten the center of each pastry, following the scored border to create hollow spaces for the filling.
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Spread the cream cheese filling into the hollowed centers. Fill one side with prepared strawberries and the other side with blueberries, meeting at the middle. Repeat for both pastries.
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Return the filled puff pastries to the Air Fryer and cook for 5–6 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and cream until smooth and at the desired consistency.
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Remove the tray, let pastries cool for 1 minute, then transfer to a plate. Drizzle sugar glaze over the pastries and serve with fresh berries on the side.
# Notes and Tips:
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Ensure puff pastry is firm for easier scoring. If fully thawed, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before use.
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Both puff pastries can fit on one Air Fryer tray. If not, cook in batches.
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Keep watch during the initial cooking as Air Fryer performances may vary.
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Stir sugar glaze before drizzling for uniform consistency.