Danish Pastries with Cream Cheese & Cherries
Danish Pastries with Cream Cheese & Cherries are a delightful treat that combines flaky puff pastry with creamy filling and sweet, tangy cherries. These pastries are perfect for brunch, dessert, or as a special afternoon snack. With their beautiful golden-brown finish and irresistible aroma, they will impress everyone at your table. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, this recipe is a must-try for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick; cut into squares or rectangles.
- Place cream cheese mixture in the center of each piece and top with cherry halves.
- Fold corners toward the center and pinch tightly to seal.
- Mix egg with water; brush over pastries for a golden finish.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute cherries with blueberries or raspberries for variations. For extra flavor, add almond extract to the cream cheese mixture.