Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making an Easy Cherry Cheese Danish, a quick and simple pastry that rivals your favorite bakery treats! With its light, flaky puff pastry enveloping a creamy cream cheese filling and topped with sweet cherry preserves, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or whenever you crave a sweet snack. In just 10 minutes of prep time and a few straightforward steps, even beginner bakers can create this impressive dessert. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet morning at home, this easy cherry cheese danish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it into squares. Fold the edges inward to form a border.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Place cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square and top with cherry preserves.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg for shine before baking.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Keep ingredients cold for maximum flakiness. Don't overfill pastries to prevent bursting during baking. Experiment with different fruit fillings like blueberries or strawberries.