# Cherry Danish Recipe
This **Cherry Danish Recipe** is created using golden brown puff pastry, fresh cherries, cream cheese, and almonds. An easy-to-prepare pastry perfect for a snack or breakfast.
If you’re a fan of danishes, be sure to check out this Easy Cheese Danish Pastry (VIDEO) and the delightful Raspberry Cheese Danish.
## Recipe Details
“I adore this Cherry Danish for breakfast. The recipe is straightforward, creating a convenient handheld meal that everyone enjoys.”
– **TASTE**: A buttery delight with a dollop of cream cheese filling, sweet cherries, and almond slivers. The finishing touch of powdered sugar glaze adds sweetness.
– **TEXTURE**: This danish offers a light and flaky crust with a creamy, syrupy, and crunchy topping. A recipe that hits all the right notes.
– **TIME**: This sweet treat requires just under an hour to prepare.
– **EASE**: With simple steps for the crust, filling, and glaze, this recipe is a breeze. You’ll have tempting Cherry Danish in no time.
## What You’ll Need
– **Puff pastry**: Convenient frozen sheets ideal for danishes.
– **Cherries**: Opt for fresh, ripe cherries with a vibrant red color and no blemishes.
– **Cream cheese**: Full-fat cream cheese adds richness to the sweet filling.
– **Cornstarch**: Combines with cherry juices to create a sweet syrup.
– **Lemon**: Adds tartness while maintaining cherry color.
– **Almonds**: Raw, unsalted slivers offer crunch and nutty flavor. Almond extract enhances the taste.
## Add-ins and Substitutions
– **Substitute other fruits**: Try strawberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, pears, or raspberries.
– **Use a different crust**: Experiment with croissant dough, pie crust dough, Buttermilk Biscuit dough, or phyllo dough.
– **Make it dairy and gluten-free**: Opt for gluten-free puff pastry, dairy-free cream cheese, and plant-based milk.
– **Substitute cherry pie filling**: Canned or homemade options are both great choices.
## How to Make this Cherry Danish Recipe
1. **Make the cheese filling**: Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and an egg.
2. **Prep the cherry filling**: Pit cherries, cut them in halves, and mix with cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice.
3. **Roll and cut the puff pastry**: Roll out pastry sheets, cut into squares, add egg wash, and toppings.
4. **Add almonds and bake**: Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.
5. **Drizzle with glaze**: Combine powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice for a delightful finish.
Enjoy your homemade Cherry Danish!Cherry Danish Recipe
This simple Cherry Danish with cream cheese and almonds is a delightful light pastry for breakfast or alongside coffee.
Recipe Instructions
Make ahead: You can prepare the cherry and cheese filling in advance and store them in the fridge for a day before assembling these pastries and baking. The puff pastry is already frozen and can remain that way until you thaw and put your danishes together.
Storing: Store these Cherry Danish pastries in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: You can freeze these cooled danishes by carefully wrapping them in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer ziplock bag. They can be frozen for up to a month and thawed overnight in the fridge.
Recipe Tips
Use softened cream cheese- Letting the cream cheese come to room temperature will make it easier to combine without lumps. Don’t microwave it as this melts some, while leaving the rest hard.
Use fresh cherries- While frozen (and thawed) or canned, cherries can be used, the results just aren’t the same. Fresh pitted cherries will give the best flavor and texture to your Danish.
Add egg wash on the edges- This simple step gives the edges of the Cherry Danish that perfect golden brown color. Don’t skip it.
Don’t overfill the pastries- It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Only use about 2 tablespoons total of cheese and cherry filling so the pastry isn’t overwhelmed and can’t hold its structure. Use the cut lines as a guide.
FAQs
What is the difference between Danish and pastry? Homemade Danish dough uses yeast to leaven it, as well as sugar to feed the yeast. Puff pastry, on the other hand, rises from the steam that develops while cooking. Both are equally suited for sweet treats like this Cherry Danish.
Can you freeze Danish puff pastry? Yes, you can freeze a Danish made with puff pastry for about 2-4 weeks. Make sure to wrap them individually with plastic wrap and then place them in a ziplock bag or airtight container to keep them fresh and delicious.
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Course: BreakfastCuisine: DanishPrep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 18 mini danishesCalories: 379kcalIngredients
Ingredients for the cream cheese filling
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– Combine 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp almond extract in a bowl.
– Add 1 egg and mix until just combined.
– Pit and halve 2 cups of fresh cherries, using a cherry pitter to speed up the process.
– Mix the cherries with 1 Tbsp corn starch, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 2 Tbsp lemon juice.
– Roll out both thawed puff pastry sheets to a 12 x 12-inch square on a floured surface using a rolling pin.Cut each sheet of pastry into 9 equal squares. Next, create a 1-inch border around each square.
Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the edges of each square with an egg wash made of 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water.
Spoon 1 generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each square. Top it with 1 tablespoon of the cherry mixture and some sliced almonds. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
While the pastries bake, prepare the glaze by mixing 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Once the pastries have cooled, drizzle the glaze over each square.
Calories: 379 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22.7g | Saturated Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 159mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 18g
