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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

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These Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes are a delightful mix of flaky pastry and creamy filling, perfect for brunch or Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Thawing Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Or use two sheets of crescent roll dough.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature; dairy-free option available.
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar Can substitute with powdered sugar.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor; no substitutions.
  • 1 tsp Red Food Coloring Optional; use strawberry jam for a natural hue.
  • 1 cup Diced Strawberries Fresh is best; frozen should be thawed and drained.
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 egg Egg For egg wash.
  • 1 tbsp Cold Water Mixed with egg for the wash.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet
  • cookie cutter
  • wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
  1. Thaw Puff Pastry: Allow the puff pastry to thaw at room temperature for about 30–60 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Prep Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth; optionally stir in food coloring.
  3. Prepare Strawberries: Fold half of the diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture; save the rest for topping each pastry.
  4. Cut Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed pastry and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make heart shapes.
  5. Create Edges: Score a 1/2-inch border around each heart shape without cutting through the dough.
  6. Fill Pastries: Spoon cream cheese mixture into the center of each heart and scatter reserved strawberries on top.
  7. Apply Egg Wash: Whisk together egg and cold water; brush over the exposed edges of the pastry.
  8. Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C); bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Cool & Serve: Let the danishes cool slightly; optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These danishes can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 day or in the fridge for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze unbaked danishes for up to 2 months.

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