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Cherry Cream Cheese Danishes

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These cherry cream cheese danishes feature buttery puff pastry hearts filled with a luscious almond-kissed cream cheese filling and sweet cherry topping. A charming treat for brunch, Valentine’s Day, or any cozy morning!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 pastries
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp ricotta cheese
  • ½ tsp almond extract or vanilla
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ tbsp lemon zest

Danish Assembly:

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed but still cold
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 large egg + 1 tbsp water for egg wash
  • Flour for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Mix in egg yolk, ricotta, almond extract, salt, and lemon zest. Chill until ready.
  • Cut & Shape Pastry:
  • On a floured surface, roll each puff pastry into a 10×10″ square.
  • Stamp out hearts with a 3–4″ cookie cutter and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Prick a smaller heart inside each with a fork, leaving a ½″ border.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/cherry-cream-cheese-danishes/

Notes

Shape Swap: Use round or square cutters for a different look.
Flavor Twist: Substitute cherry filling with strawberry, raspberry, or lemon curd.
Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat at 325°F for 5–7 minutes.
Holiday Ready: Perfect for Valentine’s Day brunch or Mother’s Day breakfast spreads.