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Easy Cherry Danish with Sweet Cream Cheese

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Ooey, gooey, flaky, and delicious. This easy to make cherry danish is filled with a yummy cream cheese filling and topped with a sweet, beautiful drizzle.

Cherry Cream Cheese Danish Easy Cherry Danish with Sweet Cream Cheese

The other day I made one of my favorite brunch recipes and I realized I had never shared it here on my site. It is so darn delicious. And ridiculously easy. Why have I not shared it before?

I guess better late than ever. So here it is, in all its glory. My easy cherry danish with sweet cream cheese.

It’s sweet and slightly tart from the cherries. It’s flaky from the puff pastry sheet. It’s beautiful to look at. It’s just so many things.

The most important bit?

It is way better than those store-bought danishes. You know which ones I’m talking about. The ones that harden 15 seconds after opening. The ones with not enough filling. Not enough fruit. And very skimpy with the drizzle (which is often my favorite part).

Nope. This is none of those things. And it isn’t even difficult to make, thanks to the store-bought puff pastry sheets and the canned cherry filling. Oh, thank goodness for these ready-made helpers!

This is the perfect recipe to make on those special Sunday brunches. It also makes a great centerpiece for more intimate gatherings and is so easy. Last but not least, you could totally make this all for yourself. It’s easy enough. I know I did.

No matter when you plan on making this, and for who, it will always be scrumptious.

Keep scrolling for detailed instructions on how to make this easy cherry danish. All with pictures! Enjoy!

What do I need to make this recipe?

  • cream cheese
  • sugar
  • egg yolk
  • vanilla extract
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • Original Country Cherry
  • puff pastry
  • egg yolk (for brushing the danish)

What do I need for the glaze?

  • powdered sugar
  • milk

Cherry Cream Cheese Danish

Steps

Take the frozen pastry out of the freezer and let it thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes (do not unfold- it will easily break).

For the filling:

Beat cream cheese and sugar on low speed until creamy. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, lemon juice and salt and continue mixing until the mixture is nice and smooth.

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Place the puff pastry on a try lined with parchment paper, dust it with flour and roll it out carefully.

Place the cream cheese mixture down the middle of the puff pastry sheet lengthwise- creating about a 3 inch strip of filling.

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Spread the cherries on top of the filling.

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Using a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors, cut the sides of the pastry into 1 inch wide strips. Cut towards the filling, leaving about 1 inch before actually getting to the filling.

Alternating the sides, fold them in over the filling until it will look like a braided pastry with fruit peeking out.

Brush the dough with the beaten egg yolk.

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Bake for 400° F for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Mix powdered sugar and milk and mix until well blended.

Let it cool before glazing the pastry.

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Easy Cherry Danish with Sweet Cream Cheese Yum

6 Servings
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463 Calories
Time to cook: 1 hr 50 mins
2 Reviews
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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 21 oz Original Country Cherry, 1 can, drained
  • 1 large egg yolk, for brushing on the danish
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 Tbsp milk

Instructions

1

Take the frozen pastry out of the freezer and let it thaw on the counter for about 30 minutes (do not unfold- it will easily break).

2

Beat cream cheese and sugar on low speed until creamy. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, lemon juice and salt and continue mixing until the mixture is nice and smooth.

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3

Place the puff pastry on a try lined with parchment paper, dust it with flour and roll it out carefully.

4

Place the cream cheese mixture down the middle of the puff pastry sheet lengthwise- creating about a 3 inch strip of filling.

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5

Spread the cherries on top of the filling.

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6

Using a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors, cut the sides of the pastry into 1 inch wide strips. Cut towards the filling, leaving about 1 inch before actually getting to the filling.

7

Alternating the sides, fold them in over the filling until it will look like a braided pastry with fruit peeking out.

8

Brush the dough with the beaten egg yolk.

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9

Bake for 400° F for 25 minutes until golden brown.

10

Mix powdered sugar and milk and mix until well blended.

11

Let it cool before glazing the pastry.

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Nutrition Facts
2 Ingredient Sugar Free Cherry Jam
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 52mg1%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 15IU0%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

About the Author

Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.

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March 30, 2022

I've tried using Phyllo dough to make turnovers and Danish, but now I'm a big fan of puff pastry in a package. This recipe is amazingly fast and easy, and at 80 years of age, fast and easy is important.

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August 25, 2021

Love this recipe. My favorite to go dessert to make when need something fast.

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