Description
Indulge in the delightful Flaky Cherry Cheese Danish, a perfect blend of sweet cherry filling and creamy cheese nestled in a golden, flaky pastry. This recipe is an ideal treat for brunch gatherings or cozy breakfasts, guaranteed to impress your guests and awaken your taste buds. Experience the comforting aroma wafting from your kitchen as you savor each bite of this delicious pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (or fresh cherries)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Thaw and roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cut the puff pastry into squares. Place about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each square and top with 1 tablespoon of cherry filling.
- Fold two opposite corners over the filling to create an open pocket and seal gently.
- Brush each Danish with egg wash for a glossy finish and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg