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Cherry Danish Pastry

Irresistible Cherry Danish Pastry for Your Sweet Tooth Fix

This Cherry Danish Pastry features a flaky crust filled with creamy cheese and sweet cherry filling, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: breakfast ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 17.3 oz puff pastry Use one package of store-bought pastry for an easy and flaky base.
  • 2 teaspoon water Mixed with the egg to create an egg wash for that shiny finish.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Make sure it's softened for a smooth and creamy filling.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness to balance the tartness of the cherries.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor.
For the Cherry Topping
  • 21 oz cherry pie filling This canned treat brings a burst of fruity goodness.
For the Dusting
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Use this for a light dusting before serving.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cherry Danish Pastry
  1. Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
  2. Unfold the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle measuring about 9 by 11 inches.
  3. Cut the dough into 12 equal triangles and score a ¼-inch border around each.
  4. Transfer the cut triangles to a lined baking sheet.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  6. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry triangle.
  7. Top each triangle with a dollop of cherry pie filling.
  8. Chill the pastries in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
  9. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  10. Whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash and brush it around the edges of each pastry.
  11. Bake the pastries for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Cool the pastries for 5 to 10 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These pastries can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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