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Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes

Delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes, quick, relatively guilt-free, and bursts with flavor! These little hearts are a delightful way to add a touch of love and sweetness to any day.
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Cook Time 12 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Dough:
  • 1 package refrigerated puff pastry sheets (14.1 oz)
  • All-purpose flour for dusting
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
For the Glaze (optional):
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Heart-shaped Cookie Cutter
  • Medium Bowl
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly flour a clean surface.
  2. Unfold one sheet of puff pastry on the floured surface. Gently roll it out slightly. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many hearts as possible. Repeat with the second sheet.
    1 package refrigerated puff pastry sheets, All-purpose flour
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the strawberry preserves.
    4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
  4. Place half of the hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place a small spoonful of the strawberry cream cheese filling in the center of each heart.
    1 package refrigerated puff pastry sheets, 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
  5. Top each filled heart with another heart. Gently press the edges together to seal.
    1 package refrigerated puff pastry sheets
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the danishes are golden brown.
  7. While the danishes are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. You may need to add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
    1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk
  8. Let the danishes cool slightly on a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze, if desired.
    1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk
  9. Enjoy these warm Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes!