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A delicious plate of Best Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes Recipe (Valentine’s Perfect!)

Best Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

These delightful heart-shaped danishes are perfect for Valentine's Day, combining creamy cheese and fresh strawberries in a flaky puff pastry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Thawing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the danishes
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 113 g cream cheese softened
  • 40 g powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract alcohol-free
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced small
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • 2 tbsp turbinado or coarse sugar
For the glaze
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract alcohol-free
  • Pink food coloring optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Thaw puff pastry in refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 30-40 minutes. Don’t microwave—it makes pastry soggy.
  2. Dice strawberries small so they fit nicely in heart shapes. Large chunks prevent sealing.

Notes

To achieve the best results, ensure the strawberries are diced finely and the pastry is properly thawed before use. Use food coloring to add a festive touch to the glaze.