Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, the perfect blend of flaky pastry and creamy strawberry filling. These charming heart-shaped pastries are a fantastic addition to any brunch table or a sweet treat for everyday enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese, white sugar, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth; fold in diced strawberries.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into heart shapes; place half on the baking sheet.
- Spoon filling onto each heart shape; top with another heart and seal the edges.
- Brush with an egg wash and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chill puff pastry for flakier results. Use dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan option. Experiment with different fruits like blueberries or raspberries.