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Strawberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Hearts

Flaky, heart-shaped puff pastries filled with sweet cream cheese and topped with fresh strawberries. A quick and romantic dessert or breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Base
  • 1 box frozen puff pastry thawed (2 sheets)
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp water for egg wash
Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp lemon zest optional
Toppings
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Heart cookie cutter
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold thawed puff pastry and cut into hearts using a cookie cutter.
  3. Lightly score a smaller heart inside the border (do not cut through) and prick the center with a fork.
  4. Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and zest until smooth.
  5. Spoon filling into the center of each heart. Brush the edges with egg wash.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly, then top with fresh strawberries and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Ensure pastry stays cold before baking for the best puff.