Best 7 Cherry Cheese Danish Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to creating delectable Cherry Cheese Danish pastries. From the buttery, flaky pastry crust to the creamy, tangy cheese filling and the vibrant burst of sweet cherry topping, these pastries are a true sensory delight. We offer a classic Cherry Cheese Danish recipe that stays true to tradition, as well as a unique Danish Braid variation that adds an artistic twist. Additionally, we explore a simplified Mini Cherry Cheese Danish recipe, perfect for bite-sized treats, and a vegan-friendly recipe that caters to dietary preferences. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals, this article will guide you through the process of crafting these irresistible pastries that are sure to impress your loved ones and satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY CHEESE DANISH



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This is an awesome dessert...reminds me of cherry-topped cheesecake, but MUCH easier to make:) Every time I take this dessert to a party, I ALWAYS get asked for the recipe (I just take a few copies with me/lol). I also like it with blueberry pie filling, but the fam. likes cherry, so that's usually what I use.

Provided by Manda

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 (8 ounce) packages crescent rolls
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 beaten egg yolk
powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly butter 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly-roll pan (cookie sheet with sides).
  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla with mixer until smooth.
  • Remove dough from one tube of crescent rolls.
  • Unroll and place in middle of pan.
  • Pat out with fingers, pressing perforations together, until dough completely covers bottom of pan.
  • Place in oven 4 minutes, or until slightly dry.
  • Cool slightly and spread cream cheese mixture evenly over dough.
  • Spread pie filling over cheese.
  • Unroll remaining sheet of crescent rolls and separate into 8 triangles along perforations.
  • Arrange triangles on top of cherries, spaced evenly (will not cover surface completely).
  • Brush with egg glaze.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown and cheese mixture is set.
  • Let cool and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
  • Cut into squares and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.1, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 250, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 5.5

CHERRY CHEESE DANISH



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Here is a quick Sunday breakfast I like to whip up before going to church. I created it when trying to duplicate a favorite Danish from the bakery where I worked. We like to prepared with apple pie filling, too. -Melanie Schrock Monterey, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 cup cherry pie filling
1/2 cup vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • Separate crescent dough into four rectangles. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; seal perforations. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese onto each rectangle. Top each with 1/4 cup cherry pie filling., Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. , Place frosting in a small microwave-safe bowl; heat on high for 15-20 seconds. Drizzle over warm pastries. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 570mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY CHERRY (OR APPLE) CHEESE DANISH



Easy Cherry (Or Apple) Cheese Danish image

This is adopted from a Lucky Leaf recipe. It is SO easy and so good! I've served it at many functions and it goes fast! I haven't tried other fruit fillings but I'm sure blueberry would work too. Refrigerate remaining pieces.

Provided by replank

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 1 pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat crescent rolls
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Unroll one package of crescent roll dough and seal edges to make one large sheet. Place in bottom of an ungreased 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup of the sugar and vanilla. Spread mixture over dough in baking dish. Spread cherry pie filling over cream cheese mixture. (If using apple pie filling, spread apple filling and then sprinkle with cinnamon (optional).
  • Unroll remaining package of crescent roll dough and seal edges to form one large sheet. Lay dough over pie filling.
  • Mix 1/8 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together. Sprinkle mixture over top of dough.
  • Bake approximately 30 or until golden brown.

HOLIDAY CHERRY CHEESE DANISH



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Our family of seven is thrilled when I serve this cherry-cheese Danish. -Doris Hostetler, Clarkrange, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 coffee cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPINGS:
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry jam

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a bowl, combine the butter, sour cream, eggs, sugar and salt. Add yeast mixture and flour; beat until smooth (do not knead). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., For filling, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla until blended. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divided in half. Roll out each portion into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle on a greased baking sheet. Spread filling down center of each rectangle. On each long side, cut 1-1/2-in.-wide strips about 3 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Curve one end, forming a candy cane. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Stir jam, then spoon over top of leaves, creating candy cane stripes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OMG SO GOOD CHERRY CHEESE DANISH, QUICK & EASY



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Last week, my husband invited a business associate over for coffee and dessert... The problem? I had no dessert and they would be here in an hour. Ugh. The solution... these quick and easy Danish Rolls. Oh my goodness... they are good! And the best part is that you can use any flavor of cream cheese and pie filling that you have...

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Breads

Time 15h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

PASTRY:
1 can(s) crescent rolls
1/2 c pineapple cream cheese or choose your favorite
2 Tbsp sugar
1 large egg, separated
1/2 c cherry pie filling or choose your favorite
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp sugar
GLAZE:
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp almond or vanilla extract
1-2 tsp half and half or milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet.
  • 2. Unroll dough onto cookie sheet forming a 13x7" rectangle. Seal all perforations with your fingers.
  • 3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 2 T. sugar by hand. Add slightly beaten egg yolk and mix thoroughly. Spoon lengthwise down center of dough in a 2 1/2" strip. Spoon pie filling on top of cream cheese mixture.
  • 4. Carefully cut 1" wide strips on each side of filling to within 1/2" of filling. Fold strips at an angle across filling mixture, alternating from side to side.
  • 5. In small bowl, mix egg white and water; beat well. Brush egg white mixture over dough. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. sugar.
  • 6. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove cookie sheet onto serving platter. Cool slightly.
  • 7. In small bowl, beat powdered sugar, extract and enough half and half (or milk) to make a drizzle and drizzle across top in a decorative manner.

EASY CHERRY CREAM CHEESE DANISH RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Easy Cherry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by pumpkinpassion

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cream cheese mixture:
Ready made Puff Pastry (1 sheet)
Cherry pie filling (or fruit of choice)
Half block of cream cheese (4oz)
1 Tbs sugar
vanilla extract (few drops)
lemon juice (just a splash)
Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 10 seconds and mix in the sugar, vanilla, and lemon. The amounts are really just to taste.
Drizzle icing:
1 cup of powdered sugar
2-3 tsp orange juice or until you get the right consistency.

Steps:

  • I cut the sheet of pastry into 9 squares. Then spread the cream cheese mixture on a diagonal. Added a few cherries... And pulled the opposite corners up and pinched them together. Brush with a bit of egg wash and bake at 400-425 until golden brown, about 15 minutes in my oven. Pour a cup of coffee and enjoy. These would be great for a brunch table, too!

CHERRY CREAM CHEESE DANISH



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I have baked the night before and then warmed in the oven to serve. It will microwave well to warm left over servings. You could also make 4 loaves if you wish to share as gifts. This is one of the goodies that I am always asked to bring.

Provided by annette sullivan

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 can(s) extra cherries -cherry pie filling (3 cans if you can't find the extra cherry
2-8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp vanilla
1 c powdered sugar
4 can(s) 8 count crossiant rolls

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 425*. Pour cherry pie filling into a colander and with a spatuala, gently spoon around to remove as much of the gel as possible. Set aside.
  • 2. Beat the softened cream cheese with the vanilla. Gently add the powdered sugar a bit at a time to make the mixture to the consistancy of a thick frosting. You may use a little less than the cup or a little more.
  • 3. Use a LARGE nonstick cookie sheet or foil-lined sheet as this will help to transfer to a serving platter. You can make one very long loaf but two are easier to transfer to serving platters. Separate the cans of the crossiants one at at time.Lay out two cans of the crossiants with the fat side to the middle, pinching the seams together. ^v^v^v^v. Then come back with the next two cans and cover the openings. Gently use your hands or a rolling pin to roll the center for about a 3" portion to make sure there are no openings on the bottom surface.
  • 4. In the center of the dough, spoon the cream cheese mixture. Spoon the drained cherries on top of the cream cheese.
  • 5. Pull the dough up over the mixture, cross-crossing as you go, pinching the seams and covering all the mixture. If there are a few openings near the top, it won't matter. Place in the oven on the center rack to bake. I start checking the loaves at about 30 minutes for doneness but it normally takes about 45 minutes. It will depend on the moisture in the air. When the Loaf is nicely browned, all the dough should be done.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries. Fresh cherries will give your Danish the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out. Chilling the dough will make it easier to roll out and will help prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough. A sharp knife will give you clean, even cuts.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. Leave some space between the Danishes so that they can rise and bake evenly.
  • Bake the Danishes until they are golden brown. The Danishes are done baking when they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the Danishes cool before serving. Let the Danishes cool for a few minutes before serving so that the filling can set.

Conclusion:

Cherry Cheese Danish is a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With a flaky crust, sweet cherry filling, and creamy cheese filling, these Danishes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try!

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