1️⃣ Prep the Puff Pastry:

• Thaw the puff pastry sheet according to the package (2 hours on the counter or overnight in the fridge).
• Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Cream Cheese Filling:

• In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
• Add a few drops of red food coloring for that festive Valentine’s touch. Set aside.

3️⃣ Cut and Shape the Pastries:

• Unfold the puff pastry. Use a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 7–9 hearts. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between each.
• With a smaller heart cutter or a sharp knife, gently score a ¼-inch border inside each heart (be careful not to cut all the way through).

4️⃣ Assemble the Danishes:

• Spoon about ½ tbsp of the cream cheese mixture onto each heart, spreading it evenly inside the border.
• Sprinkle diced strawberries evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture, keeping them within the border.

5️⃣ Egg Wash & Bake:

• In a small bowl, whisk the egg with cold water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of each heart with the egg wash.
• Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

6️⃣ Cool & Serve:

• Let the danishes cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a cup of tea or coffee!

❤️ A Perfect Bite of Love in Every Heart! ❤️