Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Best Cherry Cream Cheese Danish. This buttery pastry features a flaky crust filled with rich cream cheese and sweet cherries, all crowned with a crunchy almond topping. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a leisurely morning treat, this recipe evokes nostalgia while elevating your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice-cold water until dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in cherries gently.
- Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick; cut into squares.
- Place a spoonful of cherry filling in the center of each square. Fold corners toward the center to seal.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (76g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg