Description
This Cream Cheese Cherry Almond Danish is a bakery-style treat made easy with flaky puff pastry, sweet cherry filling, and a creamy almond-infused center. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful sna
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/8 tsp almond extract
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3 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp heavy cream
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2 eggs, separated
For the Pastry: -
1 package puff pastry, thawed
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1/2 cup cherry pie filling
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
For the Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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3 tbsp heavy cream
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Let puff pastry sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. -
Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and 1 egg yolk. Whip until smooth and fluffy. -
Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Roll out the puff pastry to smooth any seams. Cut into 6 even pieces. Using the back of a knife, lightly score a rectangle about ½ inch from the edges (without cutting through). -
Assemble the Danishes:
Spoon cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry, leaving a ¼-inch border. Add 1 tbsp cherry pie filling on top. -
Egg Wash & Topping:
Whisk 1 egg with a splash of water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. -
Bake:
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let pastries cool before glazing.
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Make the Glaze & Serve:
Whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over cooled pastries before serving.
Notes
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If you prefer a more intense cherry flavor, you can add additional cherry pie filling or even fresh cherries.
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These danishes can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg