Delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes for Valentine’s Day Desserts
Delight in the warmth of these Delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, the perfect treat for any occasion. With their flaky pastry enveloping a rich strawberry cream cheese filling, these charming heart-shaped pastries are sure to impress. Ideal for Valentine’s Day or any gathering, they offer a burst of flavor that evokes joy and delight in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; fold in strawberries.
- Cut puff pastry into heart shapes using a cookie cutter; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Fill half of each heart with the cream cheese mixture, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Whisk together egg and milk for an egg wash; brush over each danish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg