Cherry Cheese Danish
Cherry Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry featuring flaky puff pastry layered with a creamy cheese filling and topped with sweet cherry pie filling. This elegant treat is perfect for breakfast or dessert, transforming any occasion into a special celebration. With its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, each bite offers a taste of indulgence that is simply irresistible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet pre-made puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares or rectangles.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on each piece of puff pastry, topped with cherry pie filling.
- Fold the corners of the pastry toward the center and brush each with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute cherries with fresh blueberries or raspberries for varied flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days; reheating restores crispiness.