✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
These Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes are a gorgeous combination of buttery puff pastry, luscious cream cheese filling, sweet cherry topping, and a drizzle of vanilla glaze. They look fancy — but they’re surprisingly easy to make! Ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself. 😍
📋 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 mini danishes
🔥 Calories per Serving: 220 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
➤ For the Danishes:
- 🥐 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 🧀 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🍬 2 tbsp sugar
- 🍦 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍒 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
- 🥚 1 egg (for egg wash)
➤ For the Glaze:
- 🍬 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 🥛 1–2 tbsp milk
- 🍦 Splash of vanilla extract
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cut & Shape the Pastry
Unfold puff pastry 🥐 and cut into 12 even rectangles or squares. Gently fold corners toward the center or twist slightly for a swirl effect.
3️⃣ Make the Cream Cheese Filling
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese 🧀, sugar 🍬, and vanilla 🍦 until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Fill the Danishes
Spoon about 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry. Top with a teaspoon of cherry pie filling 🍒.
5️⃣ Egg Wash & Bake
Brush edges of pastry with beaten egg 🥚. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
6️⃣ Cool & Glaze
Cool slightly, then whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Drizzle over danishes while warm.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Buttery, flaky, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious 🧈
- Stunning presentation with minimal effort 🌟
- Easily customizable with any fruit filling 🍓🫐
- Perfect for brunch, dessert tables, or gifting 🎁
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use for best puff
- Don’t overload with filling or they may spill over while baking
- Add lemon zest to cream cheese for a zippy twist 🍋
- Store leftovers in the fridge and warm slightly before serving
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