Description
Cherry Cheesecake Danish is a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry and rich cheesecake, topped off with luscious cherry filling.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets: 1 package (about 17 ounces), thawed
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces, softened
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Cherry pie filling: 1 cup
- Egg: 1 large, beaten
- Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup
- Milk: 1 to 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This high temperature is essential for achieving those perfect flaky layers in your puff pastry. While the oven heats up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. With a hand mixer or a whisk, beat these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Unfold your thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. To create 8 equal portions, cut each sheet into four squares. Place these squares on your prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon a generous dollop of the cheesecake mixture into the center of each square, being careful not to overfill. Next, top each cheesecake filling with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
- Lightly score or fold the corners of the pastry. Finally, take the beaten egg and gently brush it on the exposed edges of the pastry.
- Transfer your baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake the danishes for 18-22 minutes. Watch them closely as they bake.
- Prepare a smooth glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl until combined. Once your danishes have cooled a bit, generously drizzle this icing over the top for that finishing touch!
Notes
Keep the puff pastry cold until you’re ready to use it; this ensures it remains flaky. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain the crisp texture, avoiding a soggy result.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Protein: 5 g