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Delicious strawberry cream cheese heart danishes for Valentine's Day dessert

Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

A delicious homemade treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with cream cheese and strawberries, perfect for impressing someone special.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Ingredients
  • 1 package store-bought puff pastry
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Can use low-fat or Neufchâtel cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Optional: additional for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced Can substitute with other berries
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Spoon approximately a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry heart, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Top each heart with sliced strawberries, arranging them nicely.
  6. Carefully fold the edges over slightly to enclose the filling; this gives them a lovely shape.
  7. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for an attractive golden finish.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffy.
  9. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  10. Serve and enjoy your lovely danishes!

Notes

Best enjoyed warm, paired with champagne or coffee. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.