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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Delight in these Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, a whimsical pastry perfect for springtime treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry thawed
For the Cream Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar adjust based on taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract pure vanilla is best
For the Strawberries
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries diced; can substitute with raspberries
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare strawberries by dicing them and tossing with sugar; let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the strawberries gently.
  4. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
  5. Spoon the filling onto half of each heart; fold over to create pockets and seal the edges well.
  6. Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftover danishes in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze the unbaked danishes for up to 3 months.

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