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Strawberry Danish Hearts Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

Delight your taste buds with these charming Strawberry Danish Hearts, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy sweetened cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfectly golden and sprinkled with Turbinado sugar for a subtle crunch and powdered sugar for a touch of elegance, these pastries make an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

Filling

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

Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)

Toppings

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Turbinado sugar (or raw sugar)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the room temperature cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for a silky filling.
  3. Prepare Puff Pastry Hearts: Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets and roll out the creases using a rolling pin to create a smooth surface. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, punch out 10 hearts from the pastry sheets and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Assemble Pastries: Spoon a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry heart, spreading it out into a smaller heart shape while leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the edges to allow for puffing during baking.
  5. Add Strawberry Topping: Place slices of fresh strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling, distributing them evenly to cover the filling without spilling over the edges.
  6. Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush the exposed pastry edges with the beaten egg to help achieve a beautiful golden color and adhesion of the sugar. Then sprinkle Turbinado sugar over the edges for a sweet, crunchy texture.
  7. Bake: Bake the assembled Danish hearts in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  8. Finish and Serve: Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet. Before serving, dust the tops with powdered sugar for a delicate, sweet finish.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth mixing and easy spreading.
  • Thaw puff pastry sheets completely before use to prevent cracking when rolling and cutting.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature for the best taste experience.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/strawberry-danish-hearts-recipe/