Description
Easy Cherry Cheese Danish combines a rich, creamy cheese filling with buttery puff pastry and a sweet cherry topping. This quick and simple treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With just 6 ingredients, it’s easy to make and customizable with your favorite fruits or glaze.
Ingredients
For the Danish:
1 sheet puff pastry
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup cherry pie filling
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare the Puff Pastry: Cut the puff pastry into 4 squares. Make cuts at each corner to form a foldable shape.
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Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Assemble the Danishes: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry square. Add a spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese.
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Fold and Seal: Dampen the edges of the pastry with water and fold the corners towards the center, creating a pocket around the filling.
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Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
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Dust with Powdered Sugar: Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Fruit Variations: Swap out the cherry pie filling for other fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, or peaches for different flavors.
Glaze Option: Drizzle a simple powdered sugar glaze over the top for extra sweetness.
Cheese Substitutes: Use ricotta or mascarpone instead of cream cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
