Description
This Easy Cherry Cheese Danish Recipe combines flaky puff pastry with a rich, creamy cheese filling and sweet cherry topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these danishes are simple to make yet feel indulgent. Quick, delicious, and customizable with different fruit fillings, this recipe will become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry (two sheets)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or Bourbon)
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay out one sheet of puff pastry and cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Cut small slits in each corner of the squares, creating an “L” shape without cutting to the center.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract (or Bourbon) together. Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each square.
- Top with a cherry and a bit of filling from the can.
- Wet the corners of each square with water and fold them towards the center to secure the filling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a glaze if desired.
Notes
- You can swap the cherry filling for other fruits like raspberry, blueberry, or strawberry for different flavors.
- If you prefer a lighter texture, phyllo dough can replace puff pastry.
- Instead of powdered sugar, a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk can be drizzled for a sweeter finish.
