Description
Soft, flaky pastries filled with lush cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for special occasions or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package store-bought puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into heart shapes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Place a dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry heart.
- Top each with sliced strawberries.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling slightly and brush with the beaten egg.
- Place the danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your sweet treat!
Notes
For added flavor, consider using flavored cream cheese or lemon zest. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry danish, heart pastries, cream cheese dessert, easy pastries, brunch dessert