Description
Delightful heart-shaped danishes filled with smooth cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions or a sweet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of store-bought puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
- Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into heart shapes.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry heart.
- Top with sliced strawberries.
- Fold the edges of the pastry to create a border around the filling.
- Brush the edges with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool a bit before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for the best taste and texture. These danishes pair well with coffee, tea, or milk. Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg