Cherry Danish

Simple to make and deliciously sticky, this cherry Danish is filled with a sweet cream cheese filling, tart cherries and topped with a sweet icing, making it irresistible.

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With this easy-to-make cherry Danish recipe, you’ll have a freshly baked pastry with a light and flaky crescent roll crust, gooey cream cheese, and cherry pie filling (try our yummy crescent roll cinnamon rolls, too!). It’s perfect for a family breakfast or even just a mid-day treat!

Cherry Danish Ingredients

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You’ll need:

• 5 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup of granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon of almond extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon of water
• 2 (8-ounce) tubes of crescent rolls (chilled in the freezer for 30 minutes) 
• 1 (21-ounce) can of cherry pie filling
• ¼ cup of slivered almonds, optional garnish

For The Glaze

• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons of milk

Substitutions And Additions

PIE FILLING: You can swap out the cherry pie filling in your Danish pastry for any pie filling. The options are pretty much endless.

Blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, or apple would all be great substitutions.

You could even use a different filling for each of the Danishes and have a variety to serve up for guests or family members!

TOPPINGS: Slivered almonds are a great addition to this easy recipe. They add just the right amount of texture to an otherwise soft and chewy dish.

How To Make This Cherry Danish Recipe

STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.

STEP TWO: Using a medium bowl and a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Set it aside.

STEP THREE: In a small mixing bowl, using a fork, beat the egg and water to make an egg wash. Set it aside.

STEP FOUR: Open only one package of crescent rolls and remove them from the tube.

Do not unroll them; instead, keep them in the long cylinder shape and place them on the cutting board.

STEP FIVE: Using a sharp knife, cut the long cylinder into 12 equal pieces.

Using your fingers and thumb, flatten each round circle in the middle. Place each circle on the prepared baking sheet two inches apart.

STEP SIX: With a pastry brush, paint the edges and sides of the dough circle with the egg wash.

STEP SEVEN: Using a small spoon, spoon a small amount of the cream cheese filling into the center of the crescent dough.

STEP EIGHT: Using a small spoon, place two cherries on top of the cream cheese filling.

STEP NINE: Bake in the oven for 10-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the Danishes to cool for five minutes before drizzling with glaze.

STEP TEN: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until no lumps are visible. 

Lightly drizzle the glaze over each Danish. You can garnish the Danish with a few sliced almonds.

STEP ELEVEN: Open your second tube of crescent rolls and repeat.

How To Serve This Cherry Pastry

This easy cherry Danish recipe would be such a fun treat for special occasions or a holiday breakfast. It’s sure to be a family favorite.

Enjoy with a homemade pumpkin spice latte or whipped hot chocolate for a breakfast treat.

Looking for some other fun and easy breakfast recipes? Be sure to check out our other sweet treats like monkey bread and cinnamon roll casserole.

MORE CHERRY RECIPES

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Cherry Cobbler Muffins

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Cherry Breakfast Braid

Storing This Easy Cherry Cheese Danish

IN THE FRIDGE: You most definitely want to keep your cherry Danish in the refrigerator between servings. This will keep it fresh for much longer.

Cover your Danish with foil or plastic wrap, or place it in a plastic bag. Make sure it is sealed tightly to prevent it from drying out.

IN THE FREEZER: To freeze your cherry Danish, wrap it tightly in either freezer plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Make sure it has completely cooled off after baking.

Place the wrapped Danish into a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and put it into the freezer. Make sure to take it out with plenty of time to thaw before serving.

You’re sure to love the sweet flavors of this easy cherry Danish. What’s not to love with a flaky crescent crust, gooey cream cheese, and cherry pie filling? This classic pastry dessert is a favorite any time of day.

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Cherry Danish

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Simple to make and deliciously sticky, this cherry Danish is filled with a sweet cream cheese filling, tart cherries and topped with a sweet icing, making it irresistible.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Total Time 22 minutes minutes

Servings 24 Danish

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Ingredients

  

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• 5 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ cup sugar
• 21 ounces cherry pie filling
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 16 ounces flaky crescent rolls, placed in the freezer for 30 minutes (two 8-ounce tubes)
• ¼ cup slivered almonds, optional

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set it aside.
• Using a medium bowl and a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream together the cream cheese, granulated sugar and almond extract until smooth. Set it aside.
• In a small mixing bowl using a fork, beat the egg and water to make an egg wash. Set it aside.
• Open only 1 package of crescent rolls, and remove them from the tube. Do not unroll them, instead, keep them in the long cylinder shape and place them on the cutting board.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the long cylinder into 12 equal pieces.
• Using your fingers and thumb, flatten each round circle in the middle. Place each circle on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. With a pastry brush, paint the edges and sides of the dough circle with the egg wash.
• Using a small spoon, spoon a small amount of the cream cheese filling into the center of the crescent dough.
• Using a small spoon, place 2 cherries on top of the cream cheese filling.
• Bake in the oven for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the Danishes to cool for 5 minutes before drizzling with glaze.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until no lumps are visible. Lightly drizzle the glaze over each Danish. You can garnish the Danish with a few sliced almonds.
• Open your second tube of crescent rolls and repeat.

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Notes

• Recipe adapted from: https://thebestblogrecipes.com/blueberry-cream-cheese-danish/
• Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don’t end up with any lumps in your filling.
• The crescent rolls will dry out and not shape easily if left on the counter. This is why we recommend freezing them and then cooking them in batches.
• Gently press the cherries down to make sure they stay centered. You can also use a fork to ensure a small amount of filling per Danish.
• Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your pastry at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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