Quick and Easy Cherry Cream Cheese Danishes for a Delightful Treat
Delight in these quick and easy cherry cream cheese danishes that make for a perfect sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 danishes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Add a spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
- These danishes can be made ahead and reheated if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Quick and Easy Cherry Cream Cheese Danishes