Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, perfect for any occasion. These charming pastries feature a flaky puff pastry base filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese and fresh strawberries, all shaped into adorable heart forms. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or simply as a sweet treat, these danishes are not only visually stunning but also easy to make. With the option to customize the filling to suit your taste, you can enjoy a variety of flavors while impressing your family and friends. Make these beautiful pastries for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to add a touch of love to your culinary creations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Thaw puff pastry per package instructions and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Optionally add red food coloring for tinting. Fold in half of the diced strawberries.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Create edges by either scoring with a knife or using a smaller heart cutter.
- Fill each heart with 1–2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture and top with remaining strawberries.
- Brush edges with an egg wash made from whisking 1 egg with cold water.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg