Cherry Danish with Sweet Cream Cheese 🍒🧀
There’s something irresistible about a warm, freshly baked pastry that just fills the air with the sweet scent of cherries and cream cheese. Today, I’m sharing a delightful recipe for Cherry Danish with Sweet Cream Cheese that’s perfect for a special breakfast treat, a cozy brunch, or even a dessert. This recipe combines the flakiness of puff pastry with the richness of a cream cheese filling and the tartness of cherries, all topped with a sweet glaze. It’s simple to make and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry 🥐
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- ¼ cup sugar 🥄
- 1 egg yolk 🥚
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- ¼ tsp lemon juice 🍋
- 1 pinch salt 🧂
- 21 oz Original Country Cherry, 1 can, drained 🍒
- 1 large egg yolk, for brushing on the Danish 🥚
- ¼ cup powdered sugar 🍬
- 3 Tbsp milk 🥛
Instructions:
- Thaw the Puff Pastry:
Start by taking the frozen puff pastry out of the freezer and letting it thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes. Be sure not to unfold it as it will easily break. 🥐 - Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar on low speed until creamy. Add in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, and continue mixing until the mixture is smooth and well combined. 🍥 - Roll Out the Pastry:
Place the puff pastry on a tray lined with parchment paper. Dust the pastry lightly with flour and roll it out carefully to ensure it’s smooth and even. 🍰 - Add the Filling:
Spread the cream cheese mixture down the middle of the puff pastry sheet, creating about a 3-inch strip of filling down the center. 🧀 - Add the Cherries:
Drain the cherries from the can and spread them evenly over the cream cheese filling. 🍒 - Create the Braid:
Using a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors, cut the sides of the pastry into 1-inch wide strips. Cut towards the filling, leaving about 1 inch uncut next to the filling. Then, alternately fold the strips from each side over the filling, creating a braided look with the cherries peeking through. 🔀 - Brush with Egg Yolk:
Brush the pastry dough with the beaten egg yolk. This will give the Danish a beautiful golden color as it bakes. 🥚 - Bake:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the Danish for 25 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and puffed up beautifully. 🔥 - Make the Glaze:
While the Danish is baking, mix the powdered sugar and milk together until well blended to create a smooth glaze. 🍬🥛 - Cool and Glaze:
Once the Danish is out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top. This will add the perfect finishing touch. ❄️🍽️ - Enjoy!
Slice your Cherry Danish and enjoy this sweet, creamy, and flaky treat. It’s perfect served with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
Quick Facts:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350 Kcal per serving
- Servings: 6
This Cherry Danish with Sweet Cream Cheese is a simple yet elegant pastry that will impress anyone who tastes it. Whether you’re serving it at a brunch, as a dessert, or just enjoying it with your morning coffee, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Give it a try and let the delicious aroma of cherries and cream cheese fill your kitchen!
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Cherry Danish with Sweet Cream Cheese
- Total Time: 40min
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry 🥐
6 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
¼ cup sugar 🥄
1 egg yolk 🥚
¼ tsp vanilla extract 🍦
¼ tsp lemon juice 🍋
1 pinch salt 🧂
21 oz Original Country Cherry, 1 can, drained 🍒
1 large egg yolk, for brushing on the Danish 🥚
¼ cup powdered sugar 🍬
3 Tbsp milk 🥛
Instructions
1️⃣ Take the frozen pastry out of the freezer and let it thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes (do not unfold it as it will easily break). 🥐
2️⃣ Beat the cream cheese and sugar on low speed until creamy. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt, and continue mixing until the mixture is nice and smooth. 🍥
3️⃣ Place the puff pastry on a tray lined with parchment paper, dust it with flour, and roll it out carefully. 🍰
4️⃣ Place the cream cheese mixture down the middle of the puff pastry sheet lengthwise, creating about a 3-inch strip of filling. 🧀
5️⃣ Spread the cherries on top of the filling. 🍒
6️⃣ Using a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors, cut the sides of the pastry into 1-inch wide strips. Cut towards the filling, leaving about 1 inch before actually getting to the filling. ✂️
7️⃣ Alternating the sides, fold them in over the filling until it looks like a braided pastry with fruit peeking out. 🔀
8️⃣ Brush the dough with the beaten egg yolk. 🥚
9️⃣ Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes until golden brown. 🔥
🔟 Mix the powdered sugar and milk until well blended to make the glaze. 🍬🥛
1️⃣1️⃣ Let the Danish cool before glazing the pastry. Enjoy! ❄️🍽️
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 25min
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 Kcal