These Cherry Danish Pastries are made with flaky, buttery puff pastry, filled with sweet cream cheese and cherry filling, and baked to golden perfection. A delightful breakfast or dessert treat that looks as beautiful as it tastes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 6 pastries 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Ingredients
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Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cherry Filling:
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or canned, pitted)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the cherry filling: In a saucepan, cook cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
- Make the cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the pastry: Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares or heart shapes. Place on a baking sheet.
- Assemble the pastries: Spread a small amount of cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry, add a spoonful of cherry filling, and fold or shape as desired.
- Brush & bake: Mix the egg with water and brush over the pastry edges. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use store-bought cherry pie filling for a quicker version.
- Add a drizzle of icing for extra sweetness.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert twist!
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/cherry-danish-pastries/