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Cherry Danishes

Bakery-style flaky puff pastry layered with sweet cream cheese, topped with cherry pie filling, and with a drizzle of icing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 17.3 oz frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ¼ c granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ t vanilla extract divided
  • 1 egg
  • 2 T water
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1/3 c powdered sugar
  • 2 T heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Lay puff pastry sheets flat; cut into 12 rectangles. Score a ½-inch border on each and prick centers with a fork.
  • Place pastries on baking sheets.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and 1 t vanilla until smooth. Spread mixture in centers, avoiding borders.
  • Whisk egg and water. Brush onto borders.
  • Bake 18–20 min, until puffed and golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Spoon cherry pie filling into centers.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, cream, and remaining ½ t vanilla. Drizzle over cooled pastries.
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