Description
This Shortcut Cherry Danish is an easy and delicious pastry made with crescent dough, sweetened cream cheese, and cherry pie filling—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 ounce) tube crescent dough sheet
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk, or as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, white sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough sheet and cut into rectangles or squares, depending on your preferred danish size.
- Place each rectangle on the prepared baking sheet. Press slightly to flatten.
- Spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each piece of dough.
- Add a spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Fold or pinch the edges slightly if desired, to help contain the filling.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare glaze by whisking together confectioners sugar, milk, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over warm danishes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Try with other pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variety.
- Let danishes cool slightly before glazing to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg