Description
Homemade cream cheese cherry almond danish brings European bakery charm right into your kitchen, blending sweet cherries with creamy cheese and delicate pastry. Delightful layers of buttery dough and rich filling promise a breakfast treat that welcomes morning celebrations with delicious elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature for 30 minutes, ensuring it’s pliable but still cold. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
- Create a luscious filling by whisking cream cheese, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg yolk until silky and light.
- Gently unfold the pastry and smooth out any creases. Slice into 6 equal rectangles. Delicately trace a inner border using a knife’s back, without piercing through the dough.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry rectangle, maintaining a narrow margin around the edges. Crown each danish with a generous spoonful of cherry pie filling.
- Craft an egg wash by blending an egg with a touch of water. Meticulously brush the pastry edges, then scatter sliced almonds across the surface.
- Transfer the danishes to a baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pastries transform into a rich, golden brown.
- Allow the danishes to cool completely. Whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract into a smooth glaze. Elegantly drizzle over the cooled pastries before serving.
Notes
- Let puff pastry sit at room temperature for exactly 30 minutes to ensure it’s pliable without becoming too soft.
- Whip filling ingredients at room temperature for a silky, lump-free mixture that spreads beautifully.
- Use a light touch when scoring pastry, creating a delicate border that helps the edges rise and creates a stunning presentation.
- Swap sliced almonds with chopped pistachios or toasted coconut for a unique twist on the classic danish.
- Replace puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry sheets to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg