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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes That Wow Every Bite

These Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes are a delightful treat perfect for brunch or Valentine's Day, combining flaky pastry with luscious cream cheese and strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 danishes
Course: Dessert
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package store-bought puff pastry Can substitute with crescent roll dough.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese At room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup white sugar Consider using powdered sugar for smoother texture.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • red food coloring (optional) For color; can omit.
  • 1 cup diced strawberries Fresh or properly thawed if frozen.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 each egg
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature, about 30-60 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; add food coloring and fold in half of the strawberries.
  4. Roll out puff pastry to 1/8 inch thick and cut heart shapes with a cookie cutter.
  5. Fill each heart with 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture and top with remaining strawberries.
  6. Whisk egg and water for egg wash; brush edges of pastry.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden-brown, rotating halfway through.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, keep puff pastry chilled before cutting, and start with room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.

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