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Danish Pastries with Cream Cheese and Cherries

Danish Pastries with Cream Cheese and Cherries


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  • Author: Kelly
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pastries 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Danish pastries filled with creamy cheese and topped with cherries.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package of puff pastry
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
  3. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Top with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
  6. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket.
  7. Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • For a golden finish, brush the pastries with an egg wash before baking.
  • These pastries can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Danish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg