Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart (Recipe for Printing)
Enjoy a flaky puff pastry filled with creamy cheese and fresh strawberries, ideal for spring gatherings or Valentine's Day. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Pastry
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1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed
→ Filling
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
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Red food coloring, a drop or two, optional
→ Egg Wash
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon cold water
# How to Make It:
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In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth. Stir in a drop of red food coloring if desired for a pink hue.
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Fold diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture gently to avoid breaking the fruit apart.
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Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4 equal rectangles. Shape each piece into a heart by pinching and molding as needed. Place hearts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Spoon the strawberry cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry heart, spreading gently and leaving a border around the edge.
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In a small bowl, beat the egg with cold water. Brush the edges of each pastry heart with the egg wash for a golden finish.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake on the center rack for 22 to 25 minutes until golden and puffed.
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Allow pastries to cool on the sheet for several minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure the puff pastry remains cold before baking to maximize flakiness.