Description
Indulge in the heavenly Cherry Cream Cheese Danish with Almond Flakes. This flaky pastry combines rich cream cheese filling with sweet cherry topping, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for brunch or a cozy gathering, this treat fills your home with an irresistible aroma and is sure to impress your family and friends. Experience the joy of homemade pastries with this easy recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh pitted cherries or cherry preserves
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup almond flakes (toasted)
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, cutting it into 4-inch squares.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon cream cheese filling onto each pastry square, top with cherry filling, and sprinkle almond flakes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg