Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes (Recipe for Printing)
Fresh strawberries and rich cream cheese fill puff pastry hearts, ideal for Valentine's Day or brunch. These danishes bake up golden and irresistible. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Puff Pastry
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1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions
→ Cream Cheese Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
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4 tablespoons white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Mixture
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1 cup diced strawberries
→ Egg Wash
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons cold water
→ Coloring (Optional)
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Red food coloring, as desired
# How to Make It:
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In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. If desired, add a drop of red food coloring for tint.
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Finely dice the strawberries and set aside.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry to smooth seams. Cut the pastry into heart shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
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Arrange heart shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each heart, leaving a small border at the edges. Top evenly with diced strawberries.
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In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 2 tablespoons cold water. Gently brush the edges of the puff pastry hearts with the egg wash.
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake the danishes for 30–45 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and set. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through for even baking.
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Allow the danishes to cool briefly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
# Extra Tips:
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For a vibrant appearance, blend a small amount of red food coloring into the cream cheese mixture. Puff pastry should remain cold until ready to bake for optimal flakiness.