Cheese Heart Danishes: 12 Irresistible Treats for Valentine’s -

Delicate, crispy puff pastry hearts filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for Valentine’s Day.

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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, egg yolk, cane sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 45-60 seconds, until smooth and well-combined.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a clean surface. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the pastry.
Lightly score around the edges of each heart using a knife, creating a border but not cutting all the way through.
Transfer the shaped hearts to the prepared baking sheet. Inside the scored border of each heart, add a spoonful of the cream cheese filling. Top with diced strawberries.
Brush the edges of the pastry hearts with egg wash to ensure a golden finish after baking.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the danishes for 23-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Dust with powdered sugar after baking, if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.