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!
Cheese Heart Danishes
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Use a knife to score around the edges of each heart.
- Place the hearts on the baking sheet and fill each one with the cream cheese filling, then top with diced strawberries.
- Brush the edges with egg wash and bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
- 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.