Best Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes Recipe (Valentine’s Perfect!)

These heart-shaped danishes are perfect for a romantic breakfast or a sweet treat on Valentine's Day.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 danishes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 290

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the danishes

1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
113 g cream cheese softened
60 g powdered sugar
0.5 tsp vanilla extract alcohol-free
1 cup fresh strawberries diced small
1 egg 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
1 drop pink food coloring optional

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Method

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

Notes

For best results, ensure strawberries are diced into small pieces to allow proper sealing of the pastry. Consider serving with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.