Irresistible Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes in Just 30 Minutes
Quick and easy heart-shaped strawberry cream cheese danishes, perfect for a romantic breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 danishes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar or pink glaze drizzle
Instructions
- Roll out puff pastry and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make hearts.
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon onto each heart.
- Spread strawberry jam over the cream cheese and layer with fresh sliced strawberries.
- Brush edges with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 13–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly and drizzle with glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best results.
- Thaw puff pastry properly to avoid tearing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg