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Three pieces of Danish Pastries with Cream Cheese & Cherries on a wire rack.

Danish Pastries with Cream Cheese & Cherries

Chef Jenn
Flaky puff pastry, creamy filling, and sweet cherries make these Danish Pastries with Cream Cheese & Cherries an easy yet elegant treat perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Danish-Inspired
Servings 8 servings
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup frozen cherries thawed and drained
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth the seams. Cut the pastry into 8 equal squares.
  • Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, then top with a few cherries.
  • Fold the corners of the pastry toward the center, slightly overlapping, and press gently to seal.
  • Brush the edges of each pastry with the beaten egg.
  • Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the pastries to cool for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Make sure the cherries are well-drained to prevent soggy pastry centers, or use cherry pie filling.
  • Work with cold puff pastry so it puffs properly in the oven.
  • Do not overfill the pastries or the filling may leak during baking.
  • A light hand with the egg wash keeps the layers flaky instead of heavy.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Cream Cheese & Cherries, Danish Pastries, Danish Pastries with Cream Cheese & Cherries, Easy puff pastry dessert
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