Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes are a delightful combination of flaky pastry and creamy filling, perfect for special occasions or a sweet breakfast treat. Each heart-shaped danish bursts with the flavors of fresh strawberries and rich cream cheese, making them both visually appealing and utterly delicious. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply indulging in a weekend brunch, these danishes will impress your loved ones and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare strawberries by dicing them and tossing with sugar; let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; fold in strawberries.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Spoon filling onto half of each heart; fold over to create pockets.
- Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg