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Cherry Danish

These Cherry Danishes are flaky, creamy, and bursting with sweet cherry flavor — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cherry, Easy, Pastry, Quick, Sweet
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 16 ounces flaky crescent rolls two 8-ounce tubes, chilled in freezer for 30 minutes
  • 1 cup slivered almonds optional
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, almond extract, and 1 cup of sugar. Mix until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Remove the chilled crescent rolls from the freezer. Unroll the dough and separate into triangles as indicated on the packaging.
  • On a parchment-lined baking sheet, lay out each triangle of dough. Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Top with a generous spoonful of cherry pie filling.
  • Fold the corners of the dough over the filling towards the center to create a pocket.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush this egg wash over the top of each Danish.
  • If using, sprinkle slivered almonds over the top of the Danishes.
  • Bake the Danishes in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and whole milk until smooth and drizzle-able.
  • Remove Danishes from oven, let cool slightly, then drizzle glaze over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese is softened for smooth mixing and a creamy filling.
  • Do not overfill the Danishes to prevent the filling from oozing out during baking.
  • Chill the crescent rolls before use to maintain flakiness when baked.
  • Preheat the oven fully to achieve a golden-brown crust.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days and reheated in the oven for best taste.