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STRAWBERRY DANISH WITH CAKE MIX

May.posted by Paula 14 Comments

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Strawberry Danish with Cake Mix recipe quick and easy dessert or breakfast that is perfect for any occasion or no occasion at all.

Fresh strawberries, jam, and sweetened cream cheese (optional) is baked between a cake mix crust. It’s easy to make and your family will love it.

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Strawberry Danish Bars

This recipe is easy to make even on a weekday or night. It really makes a great treat for brunch or with coffee for an afternoon snack.

Traditional Danish Pastry has a sweet yeast dough with layers of butter similar to puff pastry that you can purchase in stores. The dough is rolled out thinly. It’s then covered with thin slices of butter between the layers of dough, and then the dough is folded and rolled several times to create layers. (I doubt I’ll ever attempt to make a true laminate dough, puff pastry, or crescent roll dough!) Finally, it’s filled with jam or curd and baked.

STRAWBERRY DANISH WITH CAKE MIX

My recipe uses a cake mix that makes a quick and easy crust. As well, I make it into bars in a cake pan so there’s no rolling, shaping, and waiting to proof. A cake mix crust is buttery, crumbly, crispy, and ready in less than an hour which is vastly quicker than traditional pastry.

I mix cake mix, butter, and an egg together. Once combined, press it into the bottom of a baking pan and bake it for 10 minutes. This sets the crust and allows the bottom crust to bake through.

Next, mix mashed, fresh strawberries and jam together and spread them on the crust. Sweeten your cream cheese and spread over the strawberry layer. Finally, top with crumbles of the same crust mixture and bake. It’s just that easy!

Strawberry Danish Bars

STRAWBERRY DANISH OPTIONS

  • First, you can use any fresh fruit and jam combination.
  • You can also omit the cream cheese layer if you choose.
  • As well, if you’re not a fruit lover, you can omit the fruit and just add the cream cheese mixture.

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Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on the products used.

I updated this post from an earlier version dated October 4, 2012. I made new photos and simplified the recipe instructions.

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Strawberry Danish Bars

STRAWBERRY DANISH WITH CAKE MIX

Strawberry Danish Bars come together faster than individual pastries for a delightful breakfast or dessert.
Author: Paula
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 15 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 15.25 ounce box cake mix white or yellow
  • ⅓ cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup strawberries mashed
  • ½ cup strawberry preserves
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature, optional
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch cake pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, and egg. Mix with a fork just until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup crumbs for topping.
  • Press the remaining crumbs in the bottom of the cake pan. Bake for 10 minutes
  • Combine strawberries and preserves and stir.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar with a mixer; mix until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread strawberry mixture over partially cooked crust. Next spread cream cheese mixture over strawberries. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top. Bake 25 minutes.
  • Cool 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Tam Strange says

    04.14.22 at 7:37 pm

    So the cream cheese mix goes on top of the berries???

    Reply
    • Paula says

      08.03.22 at 12:02 pm

      Yes. You can dollop it or spread it.

      Reply
  2. Sue w says

    01.18.22 at 4:28 pm

    Hi this looks so good…will make soon. One question… where does the vanilla go?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.18.22 at 6:15 pm

      It goes in with the cream cheese.

      Reply
  3. Flo Rebenchuk says

    05.23.21 at 7:43 pm

    5 stars
    Made this today and it is absolutely divine…..used raspberry preserves because I didn’t have the strawberry one……worked very well. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  4. Glenda Embree says

    05.05.21 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    The cake mix is a smart short-cut. These look delicious!

    Reply
  5. Charlene@APinchofJoy says

    10.14.12 at 8:18 am

    5 stars
    This sounds soo yummy! I have some strawberries in the fridge that are calling out for this — can't wait! Thanks for linking on Busy Monday!

    Reply
  6. Cheerios and Lattes says

    10.08.12 at 10:20 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for posting on Saturday Show and Tell! I hope you'll be back this week with more!

    Reply
  7. Self Sagacity says

    10.08.12 at 11:11 am

    this is something I have to try and make, it looks absolutely awesome.

    Reply
  8. Lisa/Fresh Eggs Daily Farm Girl says

    10.07.12 at 2:32 pm

    I love this post! New follower here! I discovered you through Six Sisters Stuff. I hope I can persuade you to come share and link up to my Farm Girl Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/10/farm-girl-blog-fest-3.html

    Reply
  9. XxxLoveIsBeautyxxX says

    10.05.12 at 10:32 pm

    looks great! would you like to follow each other in gfc? let me know! http://xxxloveisbeautyxxx.blogspot.ie/

    Reply
  10. Jen Gagnon says

    10.05.12 at 7:51 am

    Looks yummy! I'm sure my kiddos would love it. I'll have to add it to my long list of must try recipes:)

    Reply
  11. Lisa @ akawest says

    10.05.12 at 7:05 am

    Cute photo!
    Cream cheese and strawberries!!! Oh, yes, please!

    Reply
  12. Paloma says

    10.04.12 at 8:04 pm

    That pictures is just precious! And good way to use your time! 😉

    YUM!

    Reply

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