Cherry Cheese Danish
This Cherry Cheese Danish beautifully combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the bright, tart sweetness of cherry pie filling, all enveloped in a flaky, golden puff pastry.
Ingredients
Pastry Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for egg wash)
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares or rectangles.
- Score a border about 1/2 inch from the edge of each square.
Filling
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square.
- Top each pastry with cherry pie filling, placing a few cherries right in the center.
Baking
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry with an egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Serving
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, add a pinch of almond extract to the cream cheese mixture. Experiment with different fruit fillings for a unique twist.