Cherry Cheese Danish
A delicious Cherry Cheese Danish made with puff pastry and a creamy cheese filling, topped with cherry pie filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (canned)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into four 4×4-inch squares.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each square and add a dollop of cherry pie filling on top.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create pockets and pinch to seal.
- Brush each danish with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easy handling.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg