Description
Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes are the perfect blend of flaky pastry and creamy filling, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With sweet strawberries nestled in a luscious cream cheese mixture, each heart-shaped danish offers a delightful taste experience that will brighten your day. Ideal for brunch or a sweet surprise, these danishes are as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in sliced strawberries to the cream cheese mixture.
- Place a tablespoon of the mixture onto each pastry heart, folding edges slightly to create a border.
- Brush each danish with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg