Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes | Easy Valentine Breakfast Treat
Whip up delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes! Flaky pastry, creamy vanilla filling, and fresh berries make this easy Valentine’s breakfast special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz (half block) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Step 3: Using a 3-4 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 4-6 heart shapes from the puff pastry. Carefully transfer the hearts to the prepared baking sheet. With a smaller heart-shaped cutter or a sharp knife, lightly score an inner heart outline within each pastry heart, leaving a 1/2-inch border, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Step 4: Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling into the center of each scored pastry heart. Lightly brush the outer pastry borders with the beaten egg wash.
- Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and beautifully puffed.
- Step 6: While the danishes cool slightly, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk to create a smooth glaze. Top the warm danishes with fresh strawberry slices and drizzle generously with the prepared glaze before serving.
Notes
- To keep your danishes lovely, store any cooled leftovers loosely covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; for the best flaky texture, aim to enjoy them fresh on baking day.
- Should you have any cooled danishes, a brief warm-up in a 300°F (150°C) oven or toaster oven for 5-7 minutes will help crisp up the pastry beautifully; microwaving is not recommended as it can make the pastry soft.
- These charming heart danishes are absolutely delightful served warm, making them an ideal treat for a special breakfast or brunch; for an extra touch, offer a small bowl of extra fresh strawberry slices on the side.
- For the smoothest, most irresistible cream cheese filling, always ensure your cream cheese is thoroughly softened to room temperature before beating, and remember to gently score the inner heart without cutting through for that beautiful puffed border.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 215
- Sodium: 138mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 7g