Cherry Danish Dessert

The Danish pastry, including the cherry Danish, originated in Austria and was brought to Denmark by Austrian bakers in the 19th century. It has since become a popular pastry in many countries around the world.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Cherry Danish Dessert

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Danish, European Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 sheet Puff pastry sheets
• 1 cup Cherry pie filling
• 4 ounce Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 Egg
• 1 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut into 6 equal squares.
3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Place a spoonful of cherry pie filling in the center of each pastry square.
5. Top the cherry filling with a dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
6. Fold the corners of each square towards the center, slightly overlapping them.
7. In a small bowl, beat the egg with milk to make an egg wash.
8. Brush the egg wash over the pastries.
9. Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown.
11. Allow the pastries to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.