Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Thaw the puff pastry sheet as per package directions. Some say thaw on the counter for 2 hours or you can leave it to thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until light and fluffy. Add in a few drops of red food colouring. Set aside.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry. Using a 3 inch heart cookie cutter, cut out 7 hearts and place them on the baking sheet 1 inch apart.
- Using a sharp knife or smaller heart shaped cookie cutter, score a border about 1/4 inch from the edge. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Spoon about 1/2 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture onto each heart and spread it inside the border.
- Divide the diced strawberries evenly amongst the danishes by sprinkling them on top of the cream cheese.
- In a small bowl, mix egg and cold water together to create an egg wash. Apply the egg wash on the outside border.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until edges are starting to turn a golden brown.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before enjoying these danishes warm.
Notes
These danishes are perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. Feel free to experiment with different fruit toppings or food colouring for a fun twist.
