Description
These heart-shaped Cherry Danish Pastries are a delightful blend of buttery puff pastry, sweet cherry filling, and creamy cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a romantic treat. This easy cherry Danish recipe will steal hearts and taste buds alike!
Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup cherry pie filling
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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Optional: powdered sugar or glaze for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out puff pastry and cut into strips. Shape each into a heart by folding and curving the ends inward.
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In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Spread a spoonful of cream cheese mixture into the center of each heart.
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Top with a few cherries from the pie filling.
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Brush pastry edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and puffy.
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Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
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Use a fork to seal edges if the pastry unfolds.
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For extra crispness, chill the shaped pastries for 10 minutes before baking.
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You can substitute cherry filling with blueberry, raspberry, or apple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish, European