Raspberry Heart Danishes
Delightful pastries filled with rich cream cheese and fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Danish Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg egg (for egg wash)
- ½ cup fresh raspberries Can use frozen raspberries if thawed and drained
- ¼ cup powdered sugar Optional for dusting
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the process.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened and wash the raspberries gently.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center of each heart-shaped pastry and top with fresh raspberries.
- Fold the edges of the heart pastry slightly inward to form a border.
- Beat the egg to make an egg wash and brush over the pastries.
- Place the pastries on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the pastries cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for the best experience. Customizable with different fillings such as chocolate or other fruits.