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Four heart-shaped strawberry cream cheese danishes on a white plate, featuring golden, flaky, layered puff pastry filled with pink-tinted sweetened cream cheese and topped with fresh sliced strawberries, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Close-up overhead view.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Crispy, golden puff pastry hearts filled with a sweetened cream cheese center and topped with fresh strawberries. A beautiful and easy romantic breakfast treat.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Calories: 185kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Heart Cutter (Stainless steel)
  • 1 Baking Sheet (Large size)
  • 1 Pastry brush (For egg wash)

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry - Thawed
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar - For filling
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure extract
  • ½ cup Fresh strawberries - Sliced
  • 1 large Egg - For egg wash

Instructions 

  • Unfold the puff pastry and cut out eight heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
  • Whisk cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until the mixture is light and smooth.
  • Score a smaller heart inside each pastry piece to create a border for the crust.
  • Dollop the cream cheese mixture into the center of each heart and spread it evenly.
  • Place several strawberry slices over the cream cheese, pressing them in slightly.
  • Brush the outer edges of each heart with beaten egg to help them brown.
  • Bake at 400°F for 18 minutes until the edges are puffed and dark golden.
  • Dust with powdered sugar once slightly cooled for a pretty final presentation.

Notes

Ensure the puff pastry remains cold until the moment it enters the oven for the flakiest layers. Pat strawberries dry to prevent a soggy center.

Nutrition

Serving: 95g | Calories: 185kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 110mg (5%) | Potassium: 65mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 210IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) | Calcium: 25mg (3%) | Iron: 0.8mg (4%)