Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, a charming pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with a luscious cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries. Perfect for brunches, special occasions, or simply to show someone you care, these heart-shaped treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying. With their sweet and creamy flavor profile, they make for an impressive dessert that will leave your family and friends craving more. Easy to prepare and customizable with various fruits or toppings, these danishes are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about four servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into heart shapes.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the room temperature cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Arrange heart-shaped pastries on a lined baking sheet and fill each with the cream cheese mixture.
- Whisk together the egg and cold water; brush over each danish for a golden finish.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg