Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, a perfect combination of flaky puff pastry and a rich, creamy filling. These heart-shaped pastries are ideal for brunch, dessert, or as a sweet surprise for loved ones. With fresh strawberries adding a burst of flavor, they are sure to be the centerpiece of any gathering. Easy to make and visually appealing, these danishes can be customized with different fruits to suit your taste. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature—either way, they’re guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese (or dairy-free cream cheese)
- 2 tbsp white sugar (or powdered sugar)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick and cut into heart shapes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Place half of the hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon filling onto each, then top with another heart shape, sealing the edges.
- Whisk egg and water together; brush over the tops of the danishes.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg