Heart-Shaped Strawberry Danish Pastries
These heart-shaped strawberry Danish pastries feature flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy cream cheese and fresh strawberry filling, perfect for a special breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pastries 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8 oz / 225 g), thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (to thin glaze)
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon
- Optional: vegan cream cheese and plant-based milk for dairy-free version
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Hull and slice strawberries, then toss with lemon juice.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out thawed puff pastry to about 12×12 inches (30×30 cm).
- Using a 3-inch (7.5 cm) heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many hearts as possible (about 8-10).
- Place half of the hearts on the baking sheet. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling onto each. Top with 2-3 strawberry slices, then cover with another heart-shaped pastry piece. Pinch edges gently to seal.
- Brush tops with beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until pastries are puffed and golden brown.
- While baking, whisk powdered sugar with milk or cream until smooth to make glaze.
- After pastries cool slightly (about 5 minutes), drizzle glaze over the top and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold until ready to bake to maintain flakiness. Do not overload filling to prevent sogginess. Brush egg wash lightly for even browning. Glaze is best added fresh before serving. Pastries can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen unbaked for later baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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