Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
These flaky heart-shaped danishes feature a sweet cream cheese filling swirled with fresh strawberries, perfect for Valentine's Day or weekend brunch. The buttery puff pastry bakes to golden perfectio
15
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
35
Total Time
6
Servings
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
These flaky heart-shaped danishes feature a sweet cream cheese filling swirled with fresh strawberries, perfect for Valentine's Day or weekend brunch. The buttery puff pastry bakes to golden perfection, creating an impressive yet easy breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
2. Make filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and food coloring (if using) in a bowl until smooth. Fold in strawberries.
Step 3
3. Shape pastry: Unfold puff pastry on a floured surface. Roll lightly to smooth creases. Cut out 6 hearts using a 12cm (5") cookie cutter.
Step 4
4. Assemble: Place 1 tbsp filling in the center of each heart, leaving a 1cm (½") border. Fold up edges to create a ridge, pinching at the top of the heart to secure.
Step 5
5. Egg wash: Whisk egg with cold water. Brush pastry edges lightly.
Step 6
6. Bake 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
You Must Know
- ✓1. For extra shine, dust cooled danishes with powdered sugar using a fine sieve.
- ✓2. Room temperature cream cheese prevents lumps in the filling.
- ✓3. Press edges firmly to create a tight seal - this prevents filling from leaking during baking.
Chef's Notes
1. For extra shine, dust cooled danishes with powdered sugar using a fine sieve.
2. Room temperature cream cheese prevents lumps in the filling.
3. Press edges firmly to create a tight seal - this prevents filling from leaking during baking.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with fresh orange juice or cappuccino for a special breakfast. Excellent for bridal showers, Mother’s Day, or as part of a brunch buffet alongside fresh berries and Greek yogurt.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
These flaky heart-shaped danishes feature a sweet cream cheese filling swirled with fresh strawberries, perfect for Valentine's Day or weekend brunch. The buttery puff pastry bakes to golden perfectio
Ingredients (8)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and food coloring (if using) in a bowl until smooth. Fold in strawberries.
- Shape pastry: Unfold puff pastry on a floured surface. Roll lightly to smooth creases. Cut out 6 hearts using a 12cm (5") cookie cutter.
- Assemble: Place 1 tbsp filling in the center of each heart, leaving a 1cm (½") border. Fold up edges to create a ridge, pinching at the top of the heart to secure.
- Egg wash: Whisk egg with cold water. Brush pastry edges lightly.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
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