Description
Indulge in these delightful Cherry Cheese Danishes made with puff pastry, creamy cheese, and sweet cherry filling. These pastries are perfect for breakfast or dessert, with a flaky crust and a burst of fruity flavor.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Wash:
1 egg, 1 tablespoon water
Filling and Glaze:
½ cup cherry pie filling, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1–2 teaspoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In another bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 6 equal rectangles. Lightly score a border around each rectangle about ½ inch from the edge. Prick the center of each rectangle with a fork.
- Add Fillings: Spread cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry, top with cherries and filling. Brush borders with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.
- Make Glaze: Mix powdered sugar with milk for glaze. Drizzle over danishes.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry or apple.
- Best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in the fridge and reheated briefly in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
