Cherry Cheese Danish
Indulge in the irresistible combination of flaky pastry, creamy filling, and sweet fruit with this Cherry Cheese Danish recipe! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful dessert, these homemade pastries feature buttery puff pastry sheets topped with a velvety cream cheese mixture infused with vanilla and a hint of almond extract. Each pastry is crowned with a dollop of luscious cherry preserves, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a delicate drizzle of powdered sugar glaze. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this impressive recipe is surprisingly easy and showcases the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Serve these danishes warm, and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: Cherry Cheese Danish recipe, puff pastry dessert, easy homemade danish, cream cheese pastry, cherry danish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp Almond extract (optional)
- 0.5 cup Cherry preserves
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp Water
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp Milk (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Thaw the puff pastry sheets at room temperature for about 15 minutes until pliable but still cold.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy.
Unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into three equal rectangles to make six pieces total.
Spoon a dollop (about 2 tablespoons) of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each rectangle and spread slightly, leaving a border around the edges.
Top the cream cheese filling with a heaping teaspoon of cherry preserves, spreading gently over the cheese layer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of the puff pastry rectangles with the egg wash to help them brown beautifully in the oven.
Carefully fold the edges of the puff pastry slightly inward to create a small rim, helping to keep the filling from overflowing as it bakes.
Transfer the danishes to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the danishes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
While the danishes are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm danishes and serve. Enjoy your homemade Cherry Cheese Danish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.8 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.6 g | 293% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 438 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.9 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
