Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes – Sweet, Fluffy & Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Make your Valentine’s morning extra special with these Strawberry Cream Cheese Heart Danishes. Flaky, buttery pastry hugs a creamy sweet cheese filling and fresh strawberry topping, all shaped into adorable hearts. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a festive dessert!
These danishes are as delightful to make as they are to eat — and they’ll impress anyone you serve them to.
💖 Why You’ll Love These Danishes
- Flaky, buttery pastry
- Creamy sweet cream cheese filling
- Fresh strawberry topping
- Adorable heart shape for Valentine’s Day
- Easy to make with store-bought or homemade puff pastry
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 Heart Danishes)
For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Topping:
- ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1–2 tsp sugar
Optional Glaze:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Pastry
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll puff pastry sheet on lightly floured surface.
- Cut into 6–8 squares. Fold each into a heart shape or use a heart-shaped cutter.
Step 2: Make Cream Cheese Filling
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble Danishes
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry.
- Top with chopped strawberries mixed with a little sugar.
- Brush edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
Step 5: Optional Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled danishes for extra sweetness.
✨ Tips for Perfect Danishes
- Chill puff pastry slightly before cutting for cleaner edges
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor
- Add a few drops of lemon juice to strawberry topping for brightness
- Serve warm for extra flakiness
