Description
These Cherry Cream Cheese Danishes are flaky, golden pastries filled with creamy, sweetened cream cheese and cherry pie filling—all made easy with store-bought puff pastry. A light dusting of confectioners’ sugar adds a bakery-style finish to this quick and elegant brunch treat.
Ingredients
Pastries
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp almond extract
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Egg Wash
1 large egg
1 tbsp water
Topping
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract until smooth.
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Assemble Danishes: Roll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4–6 squares per sheet. Add 1 tbsp cream cheese mixture to the center, then top with cherry pie filling.
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Shape (Optional): Leave open-faced or fold corners inward slightly. Gently press edges if sealing.
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Apply Egg Wash: Mix egg with water and brush pastry edges for shine and golden color.
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Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes or until puffed and golden.
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Cool and Dust: Let cool slightly. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes
Fruit Swap: Use any fruit pie filling like blueberry or apple.
Almond Crunch: Add slivered almonds before baking for texture.
Glaze Option: Use powdered sugar + milk glaze instead of dusting.
Make-Ahead: Assemble and chill unbaked pastries for up to 12 hours.
Mini Size: Cut puff pastry smaller for bite-sized danishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
