Description
Fall in love with breakfast all over again with these Raspberry Heart Danishes—flaky, golden puff pastry filled with creamy vanilla-laced cream cheese and juicy raspberries. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy Valentine’s treats, or a stunning centerpiece for brunch, this recipe ticks all the boxes. It’s an easy recipe with bakery-level flair, perfect for cozy mornings or elegant food ideas for guests. Add this to your rotation of breakfast ideas, healthy snack alternatives, or even dessert-inspired dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
½ cup fresh raspberries
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Lightly flour a surface and roll out the puff pastry to ⅛ inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter. You’ll need two hearts per danish.
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Place the solid hearts on a baking sheet. Spoon the cream cheese filling into the center and top with raspberries.
4. Place the cut-out heart frames over the filled bases and lightly press edges to seal.
5. Beat the egg with water and brush over the edges of each pastry.
6. Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes or until puffed and golden.
7. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Let the puff pastry thaw just until pliable, but still cold, for best results.
Don’t overfill the center or it may leak during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: easy pastry, raspberry breakfast, brunch ideas, heart-shaped dessert