Description
Fall in love with these Raspberry Heart Danishes — delicate puff pastry hearts filled with creamy vanilla-sweetened cream cheese and juicy fresh raspberries. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, romantic brunches, or a cozy breakfast treat, these quick breakfast pastries bring together elegance and simplicity in one irresistible bite. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner party desserts, sweet breakfast ideas, or healthy snack alternatives with a fruity twist, this easy recipe fits all kinds of food ideas beautifully.
Ingredients
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 cup fresh raspberries
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, for egg wash
2 tablespoons raspberry jam (optional)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Thaw puff pastry and unfold it on a lightly floured surface. Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter, two per danish (one whole, one with the center cut out).
2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Place the whole heart cut-outs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of cream cheese filling in the center.
4. Top each with a border heart (the one with the center cut out) and press edges lightly to seal. Add raspberry jam if using, then place 3–4 raspberries on top.
5. Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to make egg wash, then brush the edges of the pastries.
6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
7. Cool slightly on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Always keep puff pastry cold for best results when shaping and baking.
Don’t overload the center with filling to prevent soggy pastries.
Dust with powdered sugar only after cooling slightly to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg