Best Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
Delightful heart-shaped danishes filled with creamy goodness and topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut them into charming heart shapes.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Place a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each heart.
- Top each filled heart with several slices of fresh strawberries.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to create pockets and brush with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature; pairs well with coffee or tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg