Absolutely! Here’s a detailed recipe for Baked Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes that are tender, flaky, and filled with creamy cheese and sweet cherry filling. I’ll include step-by-step instructions so they turn out beautifully.
Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes Recipe
Ingredients (makes about 12 mini danishes)
For the dough:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen, about 8 oz / 225 g)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
For the cream cheese filling:
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the cherry filling:
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves or pie filling (you can use fresh cherries, lightly cooked with sugar if you prefer)
Optional glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Prepare Puff Pastry
Roll out the thawed puff pastry slightly on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 12 squares (roughly 3×3 inches each). - Make Cream Cheese Filling
In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. - Assemble Danishes
- Place about 1 tsp of cream cheese filling in the center of each puff pastry square.
- Top with 1 tsp of cherry filling.
- Fold the corners of each square slightly toward the center, pinching lightly to secure, or leave them as open squares—both work.
- Egg Wash
Beat the egg with 1 tbsp water. Brush the edges of each danish lightly with the egg wash for a golden finish. - Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. - Optional Glaze
While the danishes cool slightly, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze. Drizzle over the warm danishes. - Serve
Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then enjoy! Best served the same day for maximum flakiness.
✅ Tips for Success:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened so it mixes smoothly.
- Don’t overload with cherry filling, or the danishes may leak.
- Puff pastry should remain cold until baking; this ensures flakiness.
If you want, I can also give you a shortcut version using refrigerated crescent dough that makes them even quicker and just as delicious. It’s perfect for a last-minute treat.
Do you want me to give that version too?
