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Cherry Danish Recipe
Flaky, buttery puff pastry, a sweet and tart cherry filling, and a creamy dream – these homemade cherry danishes are easier than you think!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 196 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen puff pastry two sheets, thawed
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 eggs divided
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly flour a clean work surface.
- Open the puff pastry sheet and roll it out until it's around ¼ inch thick. Cut each sheet into 12 rectangles.
- Press the rectangles into muffin pans to form a cup shape.
- Lightly beat one of the eggs and coat each puff pastry cup with a pastry brush.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, remaining egg, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until well combined.
- Add one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture to each pastry cup.
- Place in the oven to bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges of the pastry are golden brown.
- Allow the pastry to cool to room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
- When ready to serve, top each Danish with a tablespoon of cherry pie filling.
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Notes
- You have to plan ahead for this recipe! The puff pastry must thaw, and the butter and cream cheese must be softened to room temperature.
- When rolling out puff pastry, a little flour goes a long way to prevent sticking. But be careful not to overdo it – too much flour can make the pastry tough.
- If you're feeling ambitious, you can use homemade puff pastry instead. Just be aware that it's a labor of love, so make sure you have extra time to spare.
- Feel free to swap out the cherry pie filling for any fruit filling you love. Blueberry, apple, or raspberry all make delicious alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
98mg
(4%)
Potassium
56mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.