Description
Delightful heart-shaped pastries filled with creamy strawberry goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each heart shape and top with sliced strawberries.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over to create a border.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash, then brush it over the pastries.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These danishes can be served with whipped cream or a drizzle of melted chocolate. They are freezer-friendly and can be stored for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg