Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes: Easy and Indulgent Treat
Delight in these homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into heart shapes.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each heart pastry and top with diced strawberries.
- Fold over the edges to create a sealed heart shape, and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- These danishes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a day in an airtight container.
- Feel free to substitute strawberries with other berries or fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, cream cheese, danishes, dessert, pastry