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Golden-brown cherry cream cheese pastries cooling on a tray, dusted with powdered sugar.

Danish Pastries with Cream Cheese and Cherries

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Indulge in these irresistible flaky cherry cream cheese pastries, where buttery, golden puff pastry meets a luscious cream cheese filling and sweet, juicy cherries. With an elegant pinwheel shape and a dusting of powdered sugar, these pastries look just as good as they taste—effortless to make yet impressively delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 pastries
Calories 260

Ingredients 

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 115 grams cream cheese, softened 4 ounces
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 140 grams frozen cherries thawed and drained, 1 cup
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  • Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to even out the edges. Cut into 8 equal squares. Set aside the remaining puff pastry to create decorative leaves if you're feeling fancy.
  • Spoon a portion of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square.
  • Top each with a few cherries.
  • Fold the corners of the pastry towards the center, slightly overlapping, to form a pinwheel or diamond shape. Gently press to seal. Alternatively, you can shape leaves from the extra pastry and place them on each piece.
  • Brush the beaten egg over the edges of the pastry for a golden finish.
  • Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown.
  • Let them cool for 5 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Refrigerator: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes.
  • Freezer: Freeze unbaked pastries for up to 2 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1pastry | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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