Easy Cherry Danish Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious Cherry Danish from scratch. With a buttery, flaky crust and sweet cream cheese and cherry filling, this homemade pastry is perfect for any occasion. Have these bakery-level pastries ready to enjoy in no time! #food #dessert #pastry #puffpastry #cherry #cherrydanish #danish #danishrecipe #homemade #baking #bakedgoods #dessertrecipes ⬇️CLICK FOR PRINTABLE RECIPE: ⬇️ https://theeffortlesscook.com/cherry-... 🍴INGREDIENTS 🍴 ————————————— 17.3 oz thawed puff pastry 21 oz canned cherry pie filling Cream Cheese Mixture- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Egg wash- 1 large egg 2 tsp water Icing- 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tsp whole milk 🍽️INSTRUCTIONS🍽️ ————————————— 0:12 - Mix together everything for the cream cheese mixture. Set aside. 0:25 - Dust your work space and roll out the pastry into a 9x11 rectangle. 0:37 - Cut the pastry into 6 even shaped rectangles. Repeat this with the second pastry sheet, giving you a total of 12 triangles. 0:41 - Using a small knife, gently score a 1/4-inch border around the edge of each triangle. Do NOT cut through the pastry, just create a light indentation. 0:43 - With a fork, poke a few holes in the center of each triangle. 0:49 - Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the 12 pastries (about 2 tablespoons per pastry), spreading it in the center. 0:54 - Then top with about 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling. 0:59 - Transfer the 12 pastry triangles to the prepared baking sheets. Chill the pastries for atleast 15 minutes, you can do this while prepping then next pastry sheet 1:07 - In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and a splash of water to create an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the egg wash onto the outer border of each pastry. Bake the pastries in preheat oven at 400°F for 18-22 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy. Once baked, remove the Danishes from the oven and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes. 1:39 - Dust the pastries with powdered sugar. Optional: Drizzle with icing if desired for extra sweetness. Optional: Drizzle with icing if desired for extra sweetness. Serve warm or chilled, as preferred. **Check out my full recipe post for full details on how to make this recipe, along with tips and tricks! ** ➡ https://theeffortlesscook.com/cherry-... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more effortless recipes! 👍🏼❤️ SHARE these baked goods with someone who would love these! FOLLOW ME ON ALL MY SOCIALS: YouTube: @EffortlessCook Instagram:   / the.effortlesscook   Pinterest:   / effortlesscook   Tiktok:   / effortless.cook   Facebook:   / effortlesscookblog   Website: https://theeffortlesscook.com/