Easy Cherry Danish

Flaky, golden, and irresistibly delightful, this Easy Cherry Danish recipe combines the buttery layers of premade puff pastry with a luscious cream cheese filling and a sweet-tart burst of cherry pie filling. Perfectly portioned into individual pastries and drizzled with a simple powdered sugar glaze, this recipe brings bakery-quality treats to your kitchen in just 35 minutes. With only a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, these Danishes are a go-to for quick breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or indulgent snacks. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these cherry Danishes are sure to impress with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and vibrant flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets premade puff pastry sheets
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 21 oz cherry pie filling
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Unroll the premade puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares to make 8 squares total.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Place about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.

Step 5

Top the cream cheese mixture with about 1 to 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling.

Step 6

Fold opposite corners of each puff pastry square toward the center, overlapping slightly, to create a Danish shape. Press lightly to seal.

Step 7

Transfer the assembled Danishes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each pastry.

Step 8

Brush the edges of the puff pastry with milk to help them turn golden brown during baking.

Step 9

Bake the Danishes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and flaky.

Step 10

While the pastries bake, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and drizzleable.

Step 11

Remove the Danishes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over the top.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your easy cherry Danishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1275.9 grams (1275.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3327

Total Fat 119.50g	153%
Saturated Fat 62.40g	312%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 232mg	77%
Sodium 1477mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 560.10g	204%
Dietary Fiber 7.50g	27%
Total Sugars 477.90g
Protein 25.40g	51%

Vitamin D 13IU	65%
Calcium 322mg	25%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 899mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.5%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 65.6%