Heartfelt Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes
These delightful Heartfelt Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes are an easy and sweet treat perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine's Day. Made with flaky puff pastry, a creamy cheese filling, and sweet strawberry jam, they're sure to impress!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 (17.3 ounce) package frozen puff pastry thawed
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gently unroll your thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into two even rectangles or squares – this helps them bake beautifully and uniformly.
- On each pastry piece, make four diagonal cuts from the corners, stopping about an inch from the middle, to create flaps. In a bowl, quickly beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy – this is your delicious base!
- Spoon the cream cheese mix into the center of each pastry, leaving a small border. Gently fold the four pastry flaps inwards, slightly overlapping them to form a lovely heart shape, and lightly press to seal.
- Place a small dollop of your favorite strawberry jam right in the center of the cream cheese filling. Don't overdo it to keep things neat!
- Whisk an egg with a tablespoon of water for a simple egg wash. Lightly brush this over the tops and sides of each danish for a gorgeous golden sheen. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pop them into a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until they're golden brown and wonderfully puffed. While they cool a bit, whisk powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk for a silky glaze – add more milk a tiny bit at a time if you need it thinner.
- Drizzle the glaze generously over your cooled danishes. For an extra touch of freshness, top with a few sliced fresh strawberries. Enjoy these delightful treats warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 345, Total Carbs: 50g, Net Carbs: 47g, Fats: 25g, Protein: 8g.
