Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with this Easy Cherry Cheese Danish. Perfectly flaky layers of puff pastry envelop a creamy filling made from rich cream cheese and sweet cherry preserves, creating a treat that is both visually stunning and utterly delicious. This recipe is incredibly beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for holiday gatherings, brunches, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings any time of day. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you’ll have bakery-quality pastries right from your own kitchen. Customize with different fruit toppings to make it your own—your family and friends will be impressed!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a clean surface and cut it into squares.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto each pastry square and top with cherry preserves.
- Brush edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg