Cherry Cheese Danish
A delicious, flaky pastry filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and topped with a cherry filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut into squares or rectangles (about 4 pieces).
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to form a square or triangle shape, pinching the corners to seal.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg wash.
- Place a small spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of each pastry.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a more decadent flavor, add a drizzle of icing over the top after baking.
- Ensure the cream cheese filling is smooth for a creamy texture inside the pastry.
- Feel free to use other fruit fillings like blueberry or strawberry for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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