Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes
These delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes feature flaky puff pastry filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and a dollop of strawberry jam, shaped into charming hearts—perfect for a special breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Sharp Knife or Pastry Wheel
- Kitchen Shears
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets Puff Pastry thawed
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese full-fat, softened
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 large Egg Yolk
Filling & Topping
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Jam or Preserves or finely diced fresh strawberries
Egg Wash
- 1 large Egg for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon Water for egg wash
Glaze
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons Milk or Lemon Juice for glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper; unroll one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface.
Shaping & Filling
- Cut puff pastry into 9 equal squares; fold each square diagonally, make a small inward cut, then unfold and press the points together to form a heart shape.
- Place shaped hearts on baking sheets, then spoon about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam into the center of each.
Baking & Glazing
- Whisk together egg and water for an egg wash, then lightly brush the exposed puff pastry edges of each danish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, puffed up, and the filling is slightly set.
- Cool danishes slightly on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack; whisk powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice to make a glaze, then drizzle over cooled danishes.
Notes
For crisper danishes, ensure all ingredients are cold before assembly. Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze for desired tartness and consistency.