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Cherry Cheese Danish

Irresistible Cherry Cheese Danish That's Easy to Make at Home

This Cherry Cheese Danish recipe combines sweet cherries and creamy cheese for a delightful pastry experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Danish
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Store-bought
For the Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Cherry Topping
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Use homemade for a fresh taste or canned for convenience.
For the Finish
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash; can substitute with milk.

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry Brush
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cherry Cheese Danish
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry and cut it into four 4x4-inch squares.
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  3. Blend softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth.
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  4. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square and top with cherry pie filling. Fold corners to seal.
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  5. Whisk together one egg and brush a thin layer over the tops of each Danish.
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  6. Arrange the Danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
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  7. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1DanishCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to swap cherries for other fruits and adjust sugar in the cheese filling accordingly.

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