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Danish Hearts with Cream Cheese and Strawberries Recipe

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Delightful Danish Hearts made with flaky puff pastry, creamy sweetened cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for a sweet breakfast or an elegant brunch treat.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 10 Danish Hearts

Ingredients

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 3 tablespoons Turbinado sugar (or raw sugar)

Toppings

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the Danish Hearts bake evenly and don’t stick.
  2. Mix cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the room temperature cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Prepare pastry hearts: Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets and roll out the creases with a rolling pin for an even thickness. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, punch out 10 heart shapes and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Assemble the filling: Spoon a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each heart-shaped pastry and carefully spread it into a smaller heart shape, leaving a small border around the edges to allow the pastry to puff.
  5. Add strawberry topping: Thinly slice the fresh strawberries and arrange a few slices on top of the cream cheese filling on each pastry heart.
  6. Prepare for baking: Brush the exposed edges of each pastry heart with the beaten egg to give them a shiny, golden finish. Sprinkle the Turbinado sugar over the edges for added crunch and sweetness.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up nicely.
  8. Finish and serve: Remove the Danish Hearts from the oven and let them cool slightly. Dust the tops generously with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth filling.
  • Thaw puff pastry completely before use for best results.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Turbinado sugar adds a nice crunch but you can substitute with coarse sugar if needed.
  • Serve fresh as these are best enjoyed the day they are baked.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/danish-hearts-with-cream-cheese-and-strawberries-recipe/