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Fruit Danish Pastries Recipe

Michelle Kim
This simple recipe lets you create delicious fruit Danish pastries, perfect for breakfast or dessert, using a flaky pastry base topped with creamy custard and fresh fruits.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine European
Servings 8
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet For baking the pastries
  • 1 Pastry brush For brushing the egg wash

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack Frozen puff pastry Thawed
  • 1 Egg Beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Mixed fresh fruits Sliced
  • 1 tbsp Apricot jam Melted, for glazing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into 8 squares.
  • Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pressing down gently.
  • Brush the edges with beaten egg for the egg wash.
  • In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar until almost boiling.
  • Stir in the cornstarch mixture and vanilla extract, whisking until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Spoon a dollop of custard into the center of each pastry square.
  • Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool and then top with fresh fruit slices.
  • Brush the fruits with melted apricot jam for a glossy finish.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

You can use any fresh fruit of your choice like berries, kiwi, or peach for topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 7500IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword dessert, Fruit Danish, Fruits, Pastry, Puff Pastry
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