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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes that are flaky, sweet, and perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Pastry
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff pastry thawed for easy handling
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened, full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries chopped, can substitute with other berries
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar adjust according to sweetness preference
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract pure recommended
For the Topping
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash, can substitute with milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Heart-shaped Cookie Cutter
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) for even baking.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry.
  3. Cut out heart shapes using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
  4. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gently fold in chopped strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Spoon the filling onto one half of each heart shape and fold over.
  7. Brush the tops with egg wash, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pastries are best served fresh. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

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