Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes combine flaky puff pastry with a silky cream cheese filling and fresh strawberry topping for a delightful sweet treat. This easy bake yields eight heart‑shaped pastries perfect for romantic breakfasts, brunches, or desserts. With simple steps, a quick prep, and a short bake time, you’ll enjoy golden, buttery hearts that melt in your mouth and showcase vibrant strawberry flavor, making any occasion extra special. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar, for a
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 sheet puff pastry
- thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese
- softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- sliced
- 1 egg
- beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a dollop of filling in the center of each heart.
- Fold edges over the filling, sealing with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake 15‑20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, top with sliced strawberries, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For best results
- keep the puff pastry cold until ready to work with it. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks. Add strawberries after baking to keep the pastry crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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