Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes are a charming and delicious treat that perfectly blends flaky pastry with a rich cream cheese filling and juicy strawberries. Ideal for romantic breakfasts or festive brunches, these heart-shaped delights are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Impress your guests and elevate your culinary skills with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- On half of the heart cutouts, dollop the cream cheese mixture and top with chopped strawberries. Place another heart on top and seal the edges by pressing gently.
- Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg