Description
Experience flaky, buttery layers filled with sweet, creamy strawberry cream cheese in this delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishe. Perfectly balanced flavors and a charming heart shape make it an irresistible treat ideal for breakfast, snacks, or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry Base
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Topping
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Strawberry Filling: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries, ensuring they remain juicy but not broken down.
- Roll Out and Cut the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth any creases. Cut into equal-sized squares or rectangles large enough to shape into hearts later.
- Assemble the Danish: Spoon a generous amount of the strawberry cream cheese filling onto each puff pastry piece, leaving edges free for sealing. Fold and shape the pastry edges into a heart form, pinching them gently to secure.
- Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the top of each danish with beaten egg to achieve a golden, shiny crust. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the danishes to cool slightly before optionally dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with a light icing glaze for added sweetness.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry and cream cheese cold for flakier layers.
- Fold strawberries gently into filling to avoid excess liquid.
- Seal pastry edges firmly to prevent leaking.
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and filling texture.
- Don’t skip the egg wash for a glossy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: strawberry cream cheese danish, heart shaped pastry, flaky pastry, breakfast pastry, sweet snack
