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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Sweet Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes for Your Brunch Bliss

These Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes combine flaky puff pastry with a creamy filling, ideal for brunch or Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 danishes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Danish Dough
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Store-bought saves time.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use dairy-free for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar Can replace with powdered sugar.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring Optional.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Diced Strawberries Fresh is preferable, thawed frozen works too.
  • 1 large Egg Used for egg wash.
  • 1 tbsp Cold Water Mixed with egg for the egg wash.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry Brush
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
  1. Thaw the puff pastry on the counter for about 30–60 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Mix cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; add red food coloring and fold in half of the diced strawberries.
  4. Roll out the thawed puff pastry, cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter.
  5. Create a well in each heart and fill with 1–2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture and top with remaining strawberries.
  6. Whisk the egg and cold water together; brush the edges of each pastry with the mixture.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden-brown.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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