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Cherry Cheese Danish

Irresistibly Easy Cherry Cheese Danish You'll Love to Bake

This Cherry Cheese Danish is a delightful blend of flaky pastry and rich cheese filling, perfect for brunch or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 danishes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Danish
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry store-bought
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1 cup Cherry Pie Filling homemade or canned
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon add for warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest for citrus twist
  • ¼ cup Almond Paste optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry Brush
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the oven rack in the center.
  2. Roll out thawed puff pastry and cut it into four squares, each 4x4 inches.
  3. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  4. Place about a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture on each pastry square, then add cherry pie filling.
  5. Fold the corners of the pastry towards the center and pinch to seal.
  6. Whisk an egg and brush the tops of the pastries for a shiny finish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1danishCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cherry cheese danishes are best enjoyed fresh and warm with coffee or tea. Experiment with different fruit fillings for variety.

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