Easy Cherry Cheese Danish Recipe
Indulge in this Easy Cherry Cheese Danish — a quick and delicious pastry featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese, and sweet cherry pie filling. This bakery-style treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. A family-friendly, crowd-pleasing recipe made simple with store-bought ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 danishes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
17.3 ounces frozen puff pastry (1 box, 2 sheets)
6 ounces cream cheese
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract or 3 tablespoons bourbon
21 ounces cherry pie filling
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
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Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 4 squares (8 total).
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Slice from each corner of the square towards the center, stopping ½ inch from center.
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla (or bourbon) until smooth.
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Spoon a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square.
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Top with a small spoonful of cherry pie filling.
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Fold every other corner towards the center and gently press to seal.
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Repeat with remaining pastries.
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Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden and puffy.
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Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
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For a richer flavor, use bourbon instead of vanilla.
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Substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry, apple, or strawberry for variety.
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Add sliced almonds before baking for texture.
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Replace powdered sugar with a glaze drizzle for a glossy finish.
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Best served fresh, but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispness.
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