Description
This Cherry Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry with a creamy, sweet cheese filling and a tangy cherry topping, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cherry preserves or pie filling
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the puff pastry and cut it into squares or rectangles (around 4-6 pieces).
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and flour. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Danish: Place each pastry square on the baking sheet. Spread 1-2 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Top with 1-2 tbsp of cherry preserves or pie filling.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, pinching the edges to seal. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Danish cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can assemble these Danish the night before, refrigerate them, and bake them fresh in the morning.
- Other Fillings: Feel free to substitute the cherry filling with any fruit preserves or fresh berries for variety.
- Egg Wash: For a shiny, golden top, don’t skip brushing the pastries with the egg wash before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg