Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, perfect for any occasion. These pastries blend flaky puff pastry with a rich and creamy filling made from smooth cream cheese and fresh strawberries. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a romantic evening, or simply treating yourself, these heart-shaped danishes are not only delicious but visually captivating as well. With their customizable filling options and easy preparation, you can impress your guests or enjoy them as a special treat for yourself.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese (dairy-free option available)
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend room-temperature cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and optional red food coloring until smooth. Fold in diced strawberries.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Place half of the hearts on the baking sheet, add strawberry cream cheese mixture on top, and cover with remaining hearts. Gently press edges to seal.
- Whisk together egg and cold water; brush over each danish for shine.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg