Cherry Danish with Puff Pastry
A cherry danish with puff pastry is easy to make, with cream cheese filling, and cherries then bake until a crispy golden brown for a sweet breakfast or dessert.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry , thawed but cold
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup frozen cherries , thawed and drained
- 1 egg , beaten
- 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth the edges. Cut into 8 equal squares.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square then top with a few cherries.
- Fold the corners of the pastry towards the center, slightly overlapping, to form a pinwheel or diamond shape. Press lightly to seal.
- Brush the beaten egg over the edges of the pastry for a golden finish.
- Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown. Let the pastries cool for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use the puff pastry discard to cut into shapes and add to each pastry before baking.
Instead of frozen cherries use cherry pie filling for sweeter pastries.