Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
These delightful heart-shaped pastries are made with puff pastry, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Pastry ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Filling ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry heart.
- Top with sliced strawberries.
- Fold and pinch the edges to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for about a week. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to restore flakiness.