Cherry Cheese Danish

is a beautifully flaky and buttery pastry filled with a sweet and tangy cream cheese mixture, topped with luscious cherry pie filling. It’s light yet indulgent, perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch, and even a treat to serve at holidays.

If you love the combination of creamy and fruity, this recipe will be a delightful addition to your repertoire. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it a go-to dessert or breakfast option when you want to impress without too much effort. The richness of the cream cheese pairs perfectly with the cherries for a satisfying bite. Not a fan of cherries? Don’t worry, it’s just as delicious with other fruit fillings like blueberry or apple!

Kitchen Equipment Needed:
– Baking sheet
– Mixing bowls
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– Spatula
– Pastry brush
– Parchment paper

### Ingredients:
– 1 package of puff pastry, thawed
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
– 1 can cherry pie filling
– Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)

### Directions:

1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling**: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. **Cut the Puff Pastry**: Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into rectangles or squares depending on the size of danish you prefer.
4. **Assemble the Danish**: Spoon about 1 tablespoon 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.
5. **Fold the Pastry**: Fold the corners of the pastry toward the center, overlapping them slightly. Press gently to seal.
6. **Egg Wash**: In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush the edges of each pastry with the egg wash to give it a golden brown finish.
7. **Bake**: Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
8. **Cool and Serve**: Let the danishes cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

### Prep Time:
– 15 minutes

### Cook Time:
– 18 minutes

### Total Time:
– 33 minutes

### Nutrition (per serving):
– Calories: 250
– Fat: 15g
– Carbohydrates: 25g
– Protein: 4g
– Sugar: 10g

This Cherry Cheese Danish is a simple, impressive dish perfect for any occasion, and it’s easily customizable to your favorite fruit fillings.

Cherry Cheese Danish

beautifully flaky and buttery pastry filled with a sweet and tangy cream cheese mixture, topped with luscious cherry pie filling. It’s light yet indulgent, perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch, and even a treat to serve at holidays.

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Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Mixing bowls 
• Hand mixer or stand mixer
• Spatula
• Pastry brush
• Parchment paper

Ingredients

  

• 1 package of puff pastry thawed
• - 8 oz cream cheese softened
• - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• - 1 tsp vanilla extract
• - 1 egg for egg wash
• - 1 can cherry pie filling
• - Powdered sugar optional for dusting

Instructions

 

• **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• **Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling**: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
• **Cut the Puff Pastry**: Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into rectangles or squares depending on the size of danish you prefer.
• **Assemble the Danish**: Spoon about 1 tablespoon 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.
• **Fold the Pastry**: Fold the corners of the pastry toward the center, overlapping them slightly. Press gently to seal.
• **Egg Wash**: In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush the edges of each pastry with the egg wash to give it a golden brown finish.
• **Bake**: Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
• **Cool and Serve**: Let the danishes cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
• ### Prep Time:
• - 15 minutes
• ### Cook Time:
• - 18 minutes
• ### Total Time:
• - 33 minutes
• ### Nutrition (per serving):
• - Calories: 250
• - Fat: 15g
• - Carbohydrates: 25g
• - Protein: 4g
• - Sugar: 10g
• This Cherry Cheese Danish is a simple, impressive dish perfect for any occasion, and it's easily customizable to your favorite fruit fillings.