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.
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.