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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast/Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these charming Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and fresh strawberries. Perfect as a sweet breakfast treat or an elegant dessert, these danishes are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Puff Pastry

  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
  • Flour, for dusting

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking flaky danishes.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Roll out the store-bought puff pastry sheet until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Use a heart-shaped cutter or a knife to cut out heart shapes from the dough.
  3. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Assemble Danishes: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each heart-shaped pastry. Top generously with sliced fresh strawberries.
  5. Shape Pastries: Gently fold the edges of each heart towards the center to partially enclose the filling, creating a neat shape.
  6. Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush it evenly over the edges and tops of the danishes to help them achieve a beautiful golden-brown finish when baked.
  7. Bake: Arrange the danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the danishes to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to let the filling set and to avoid burning your mouth.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling consistency.
  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • You can swap strawberries for other berries like blueberries or raspberries if desired.
  • Ensure the puff pastry is kept cold until ready to roll to maintain flakiness.
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  • These danishes are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/strawberry-cream-cheese-heart-danishes-recipe/