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Cherry Danish Pastries

Delicious Cherry Danish Pastries for Instant Indulgence

These delightful Cherry Danish Pastries are perfect for celebrating summer gatherings with friends and family.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup Butter cold, can substitute with margarine
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water ice-cold preferred
Cherry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Cherries or frozen cherries, thawed
  • 1/2 cup Sugar adjust according to tartness
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch can substitute with tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Milk almond milk for dairy-free
Topping Ideas
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds can substitute with chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon Zest of Lemon or lime zest

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, then cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Roll out chilled dough to 1/4 inch thick; cut into 4x6 inch rectangles.
  6. Place a tablespoon of cherry filling on each rectangle, fold the edges, and pinch to seal.
  7. Arrange pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet, bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled pastries.
  9. Finish with sliced almonds and lemon zest, serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for best results and watch the baking time to avoid overbaking.

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