Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes! Perfectly flaky and filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture blended with fresh strawberries, these pastries are sure to brighten any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a special day, or simply treating yourself, these heart-shaped treats offer a sweet surprise for everyone. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can impress friends and family alike. Customize the filling by swapping strawberries for your favorite fruits to suit your taste. Enjoy them warm from the oven or cooled for an afternoon snack; either way, they’ll be irresistible!
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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into heart shapes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; fold in diced strawberries.
- Place the heart-shaped pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spoon some filling into each heart.
- Fold the edges slightly to form a border around the filling.
- Whisk together egg and cold water; brush over the edges of each danish.
- Bake for about 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 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg