Description
Light, flaky pastry filled with tangy cream cheese and sweet strawberries, perfect for breakfast or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- Sprinkles or additional powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour a work surface and unroll the puff pastry. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut hearts from the pastry. If the pastry warms and softens, chill it for 5–10 minutes before cutting. Dice the strawberries and pat them dry so they do not release too much juice on the pastry.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Place about a spoonful (roughly 1–2 tablespoons) of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each heart-shaped pastry. Top the cream cheese with a few diced strawberries. Fold the edges of the pastry up and slightly over the filling to create a clear border that holds the filling in place.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash lightly over the tops and edges of the pastries to promote a golden, shiny finish. Transfer the pastries to the lined baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Watch closely in the last few minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Remove the danishes from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes. Once slightly cooled, dust with powdered sugar or add sprinkles. Serve warm or at room temperature. The filling will set as they cool but stay creamy.
Notes
Keep the pastry cold to ensure it puffs well. Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg