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Delicious strawberry cream cheese heart danishes on a plate

Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

These flaky pastry treats filled with creamy cheese and sweet strawberries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Baker's
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Ingredients
  • 1 package store-bought puff pastry
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's softened for easier mixing.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced Other fruits like blueberries or raspberries can be used.
  • 1 egg (for egg wash) Beaten.
  • to taste none Powdered sugar (for dusting) For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Place a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each heart shape, then top with diced strawberries.
  5. Fold the edges of the pastry over slightly and seal with a fork.
  6. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

These danishes can be served warm or at room temperature. They pair nicely with coffee or tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days at room temperature, or refrigerate for about a week.

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