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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 heart danishes 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Danish-Inspired

Description

These Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes are flaky, buttery pastries filled with sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberry filling, shaped into adorable hearts! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, brunch, or a special treat for loved ones.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Danish Pastry:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk

For the Strawberry Filling:

  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

For the Egg Wash:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

For the Glaze (Optional):

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Strawberry Filling

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries soften and release juice.
  3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the strawberry mixture.
  4. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling

  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.

Step 3: Shape the Puff Pastry Hearts

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
  3. Place half of the hearts on the baking sheet.
  4. Use a smaller heart-shaped cutter to cut out the centers of the remaining hearts, creating a heart border.
  5. Place the bordered hearts on top of the full hearts to create a raised edge. Press lightly to seal.

Step 4: Fill the Danishes

  1. Brush the edges with egg wash (whisked egg and milk).
  2. Spoon 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture into each heart and spread evenly.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon strawberry filling on top.

Step 5: Bake & Glaze

  1. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  2. Let cool slightly before drizzling with vanilla glaze (whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together).

Notes

  • No heart-shaped cutter? Use a knife to shape the pastry into hearts.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble danishes and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for 2 days or freeze for 1 month.