Cherry Cream Cheese Danish
A comforting and easy-to-make pastry filled with creamy cheese and tart cherries, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour The base of our flaky pastry—choose high-quality flour.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt A pinch to enhance the sweet flavors.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Essential for a melt-in-your-mouth pastry.
Filling Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened Full-fat cream cheese recommended for richness.
- 1/4 cup sugar Provides sweetness to the filling.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a homey flavor to the filling.
- 1 cup tart cherries, pitted and chopped Fresh or frozen cherries can be used.
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash) Gives the danishes a golden color.
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon milk For the right consistency in the glaze.
- powdered sugar for glaze Adds sweetness and decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Whisk well to mix.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles tiny pebbles.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped tart cherries gently.
- Roll out the pastry dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into rectangles.
Assembly
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and a sprinkle of cherries in the center of each rectangle.
- Fold the dough over and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before glazing.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled danishes.
Notes
Keep ingredients cold for a flakier pastry. Don't skip the glaze for added sweetness. Feel free to experiment with different fruit fillings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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