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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes You’ll Love

Delight in these Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, perfect for brunch or special occasions, combining flaky pastry with a rich, creamy filling and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry or crescent roll dough for a different texture
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese substitute with dairy-free cream cheese for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar powdered sugar can be used for a smoother result
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for the best taste
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring optional for added visual appeal
For the Strawberries
  • 1 cup Diced Strawberries thaw and drain frozen strawberries if fresh are not available
For the Finish
  • 1 each Egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp Cold Water mixed with egg for egg wash

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Heart-shaped cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, covered with a towel to prevent drying out.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating together cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and optional food coloring until smooth. Fold in half of the diced strawberries.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut out heart shapes.
  5. Fill each heart-shaped pastry with 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese filling and top with remaining strawberries.
  6. Create an egg wash by whisking egg and cold water, then brush the edges of the pastries.
  7. Bake the pastries for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Let danishes cool on a wire rack briefly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These danishes can be customized with different fruits or fillings as desired.

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