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cherry cheese danish

The Best Cherry Cheese Danish Recipe for Breakfast or Brunch

Flaky, buttery pastry filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and cherry topping, these homemade Cherry Cheese Danishes are bakery-quality treats perfect for breakfast or dessert!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Danishes
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Danish Pastry:
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 egg for egg wash, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • ¾ cup cherry pie filling
  • For the Glaze:
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat And Prepare Puff Pastry
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 8 equal squares.
  • Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling
  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Step 3: Assemble the Danish
  • Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  • Top with 1-2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling.
  • Fold the corners slightly inward or leave open for a classic Danish look.
  • Brush edges with egg wash for a golden finish.
  • Step 4: Bake
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before glazing.
  • Step 5: Add the Glaze
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to form a smooth glaze.
  • Drizzle over the warm Danishes.

Notes

  • Make it extra flaky! Chill the assembled Danishes for 10 minutes before baking.
  • Swap flavors! Try blueberry, raspberry, or apple pie filling instead of cherry.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gFat: 12gSugar: 15g