Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of cherry and cream cheese with this easy-to-make Cherry Cream Cheese Danish. A perfect treat for breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- powdered sugar for dusting or icing drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pastry: Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 6 equal rectangles. Score a border about 1/2 inch from the edge of each rectangle.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. Spoon the mixture onto each pastry, top with cherry pie filling.
- Bake: Brush the edges with egg wash and bake for 16–20 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with icing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Experiment with different fruit fillings like blueberry or apple for variety.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat briefly in the oven or toaster oven for best texture.
