Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Cherry Cream Cheese Danish with Almond Flakes, a flaky pastry that combines rich cream cheese and sweet cherry filling. Perfect for brunch or as an afternoon treat, this easy-to-make pastry will impress your family and friends while evoking memories of cozy baking sessions. With its irresistible aroma and a crunchy almond topping, this Danish promises to be a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup almond flakes (lightly toasted)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into four squares.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread a spoonful onto each pastry square.
- Add cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer, leaving space around edges.
- Fold corners toward the center to seal the pastries; brush edges with egg wash.
- Place pastries on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with almond flakes, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg