Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, perfect for any occasion. These charming pastries feature a light and flaky puff pastry enveloping a creamy, sweet strawberry filling that is sure to win hearts. Ideal for brunch gatherings, special celebrations, or as a delightful snack, these heart-shaped treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. With fresh strawberries and a smooth cream cheese mixture, each bite is bursting with flavor. Gather your loved ones and treat them to this delicious dessert that combines simplicity and elegance in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries (fresh preferred)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and optional food coloring until smooth. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut out heart shapes.
- Place half of the heart shapes on the baking sheet, spoon filling onto each, then cover with remaining hearts and seal edges.
- Whisk egg with cold water and brush over the tops of the danishes.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg