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Cherry Cheese Danish

Delightful Cherry Cheese Danish for a Cozy Bake Day

This Cherry Cheese Danish is a delightful blend of flaky pastry and creamy cheese filling, perfect for baking enthusiasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Danish
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Store-bought option saves time.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can be swapped with mascarpone or ricotta.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cream cheese.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the filling.
For the Topping
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Choose homemade or canned.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash; substitute with milk if needed.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Pastry Brush
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into four 4x4-inch squares.
  3. Combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix until smooth.
  4. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on each pastry square, topped with a dollop of cherry pie filling, and fold corners to seal.
  5. Whisk an egg and brush it over the tops of each assembled Danish.
  6. Bake the Danishes on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1DanishCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor. Customize the filling with different fruits as desired.

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