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Cherry Cheese Danish

Indulgent Cherry Cheese Danish with Easy Variations to Love

This Cherry Cheese Danish is a delightful homemade pastry featuring flaky puff pastry and a rich cream cheese filling topped with tangy cherries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 danishes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Danish
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can be replaced with mascarpone or ricotta
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling consider homemade for freshness
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash, substitute with milk if avoiding eggs
Optional Toppings
  • Powdered Sugar for an elegant finish
  • Chocolate Drizzle for a decadent flair

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Pastry Brush
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a lined baking sheet.
  2. Roll out your thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into four 4x4-inch squares.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  4. Place a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center of each square, followed by cherry pie filling, and seal the corners.
  5. Whisk the egg and brush the mixture over the tops of the assembled Danishes.
  6. Bake the Danishes for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Allow the Danishes to cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Thaw puff pastry completely before use. Chill the rolled-out pastry before filling for best results. Experiment with different fruit fillings.

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