Shortcut Cherry Danish

Jul 19, 2025
by Adelle Johnson
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

20 mins
TOTAL TIME

35 mins
SERVING

10 People
VIEWS

3

Transform ordinary crescent dough into elegant, effortless Cherry Danishes! These delightful pastries boast a creamy, tangy filling embraced by a sweet cherry embrace, all crowned with a delicate glaze. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick dessert, they're surprisingly simple to create and guaranteed to impress.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent dough sheet

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup cherry pie filling, high-quality preferred

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

3 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

23 g
Cholesterol

22 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

3 g
Saturated Fat

4 g
Sodium

135 mg
Sugar

13 g
Fat

7 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy release. (5 minutes)

02

Step

5 mins

Carefully unroll the crescent dough sheet and gently slice it into 10 equal rounds. Place the rounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Using the back of a tablespoon or your thumb, create a shallow indentation in the center of each round, being careful not to pierce the dough completely. (10 minutes)

03

Step

5 mins

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain. (5 minutes)

04

Step

8 mins

Spoon or pipe a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the indentation of each crescent dough round. (5 minutes)

05

Step

3 mins

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until the edges of the dough begin to turn a light golden brown.

06

Step

9 mins

Remove the Danishes from the oven. Spoon a generous portion of cherry pie filling, ensuring it contains several cherries, onto the cream cheese filling of each Danish. (5 minutes)

07

Step

Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue baking for an additional 9 minutes, or until the Danishes are a rich, golden brown and the dough is fully cooked through. (9 minutes)

08

Step

While the Danishes are baking for the second time, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Add more milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. (5 minutes)

09

Step

Remove the baked Danishes from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet for a few minutes. While they are still warm, drizzle the prepared glaze generously over the top of each Danish. (5 minutes)

10

Step

Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving. These Cherry Danishes are best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
Add a pinch of almond extract to the cream cheese filling for a delightful twist.
Feel free to experiment with other pie fillings, such as blueberry, apple, or raspberry.
Store leftover Danishes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
To reheat, warm them gently in a low oven or microwave for a few seconds.

Adelle Johnson

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