Cheese Heart Danishes

Posted on April 5, 2025

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These Cheese Heart Danishes are a must for Valentine’s Day! They’re quick to whip up, taking just about 30 minutes, and they’re filled with a creamy cheese filling and topped with fresh strawberries. Plus, they’re crispy, flaky, and beautifully golden brown!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Easy to make in just about 30 minutes.
  • They’re wonderfully crispy, flaky, and golden brown.
  • Perfect for treating your loved ones on Valentine’s Day.
  • Great for potlucks, work parties, or just spoiling your sweetheart.
  • These danishes are filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and juicy strawberries.
  • They taste just like homemade toaster strudels!
  • Customize them with your favorite fresh fruits like blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
  • Get that bakery-style taste right at home.
  • They make a lovely homemade DIY gift box for Valentine’s Day.

Tips And Tricks:

  • Soften cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • No electric mixer? No problem! You can mix the filling by hand, but be ready for a good arm workout! It might take 5-10 minutes.
  • Switch up your danishes with different fresh fruits for variety.
  • Use the leftover puff pastry to make cute heart cutouts or roll it out for more hearts.
  • Score the hearts before baking to keep the cream cheese filling centered and prevent spills.
  • After baking, give them a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Can I use dairy-free cream cheese? Absolutely!
  • Can I skip the egg and use a flax egg? Yes, but keep in mind it might change the texture slightly.
  • Can I make the filling ahead of time? Yes, you can!

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Cheese Heart Danishes

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry (thawed)
  • 8 ounces of lite or regular cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Egg wash
  • 1 cup diced strawberries


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter.
  4. Use a knife to score around the edges of each heart.
  5. Place the hearts on the baking sheet and fill each one with the cream cheese filling, then top with diced strawberries.
  6. Brush the edges with egg wash and bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Soften cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • You can mix the filling by hand if you don’t have an electric mixer.
  • Customize with your favorite fruits.
  • Use leftover pastry to make more hearts or cute cutouts.
  • Score the hearts before baking to keep the filling in place.
  • Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar after baking for extra sweetness.

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