Easy Cherry Cheese Danish
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Easy Cherry Cheese Danish, a simple yet impressive treat perfect for brunch or dessert. With light, flaky layers of puff pastry enveloping a rich cream cheese filling and topped with sweet cherry preserves, this recipe will transport you straight to your favorite bakery. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a mouthwatering pastry that’s not only beginner-friendly but also guaranteed to wow your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into four squares (about 4 inches each). Fold the edges inward to form a border.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square and top with cherry preserves.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg for shine.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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