Description
These Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes are a sweet, festive treat made with puff pastry, creamy filling, and fruity strawberry topping. They’re easy to make, bakery-worthy, and perfect for brunch, Valentine’s Day, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves or strawberry pie filling
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Powdered sugar for dusting or a simple glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly and cut into 4 x 4 inch squares.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture to the center of each pastry square, followed by a spoonful of strawberry filling.
- Cut two small slits at the top of each square and fold the edges over the filling to form a heart shape.
- Whisk the egg with water and brush the pastry edges for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly and optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.
Notes
- Swap strawberry with raspberry, blueberry, or cherry preserves for variation.
- Add fresh strawberry slices on top for extra texture.
- Drizzle with lemon or vanilla glaze for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Freeze after baking for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
