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mothers day Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Mothers Day Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes to Delight

Delight your loved ones with Mothers Day Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, a creamy and flaky treat perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese can substitute with mascarpone
  • 2 tbsp White Sugar adjust based on strawberry sweetness
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • Red Food Coloring optional, beet juice as alternative
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Diced Strawberries can use favorite berries
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Water can substitute with milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Heart-Shaped Cutter
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Puff Pastry: Thaw puff pastry and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add red food coloring if desired.
  3. Cut the Pastry Shapes: Roll out the pastry and cut into heart shapes using a cutter.
  4. Score the Heart Borders: Score a border around each heart without cutting through.
  5. Fill with Cream Cheese and Strawberries: Spread filling within scored borders and top with diced strawberries.
  6. Prepare the Egg Wash: Whisk egg and water, then brush mixture around edges of hearts.
  7. Bake Until Golden: Bake filled hearts for 15 to 17 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let danishes cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overfilling, chill homemade pastry, roll to about 1/8 inch thick, watch baking time, and cool completely before serving.

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