Description
Cherry Cheese Danish is a scrumptious pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy cheese filling and sweet cherry topping. Perfect for breakfast or a delightful afternoon snack, these danishes are simple to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy them warm alongside coffee or serve them at brunch—each bite delivers a nostalgic burst of flavor that transports you back to cherished moments in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 4-inch squares.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, top with cherry filling. Fold corners over filling and pinch to seal.
- Brush each danish with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg