Description
These flaky, heart-shaped strawberry cream cheese danishes are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any cozy morning. Made with puff pastry, creamy vanilla filling, and juicy berries—ready in 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed
4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tbsp white sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Red food coloring (optional)
1/2 cup diced strawberries (fresh preferred)
1 large egg
1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
1. Thaw puff pastry as directed. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add food coloring if using. Fold in half the strawberries.
3. Unfold puff pastry and lightly roll out. Cut 3–4 inch heart shapes.
4. Score a smaller heart or border inside each piece to create a raised edge.
5. Spoon 1–2 tbsp filling into center of each heart. Top with reserved strawberries.
6. Whisk egg and water, brush pastry edges. Avoid getting egg wash on filling.
7. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
8. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or glaze once cooled.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold until ready to cut to ensure best puff.
Frozen strawberries work if well-drained.
Optional glaze: Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp milk.