Perfect for sweet lovers, these Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes are buttery, flaky, and filled with creamy cheese and sweet cherry pie filling. They’re a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
🛒 Ingredients:
- 🥐 1 (8 oz) can crescent roll dough
- 🧀 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🥄 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 🍋 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍒 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
- 🥄 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 🥄 1-2 tsp milk (for glaze)
- 🧈 1 tbsp butter, melted (optional, for brushing)
🔥 Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
2️⃣ Open the crescent roll dough and separate it into rectangles by pressing the perforations together to seal.
3️⃣ Cut each rectangle into smaller squares (about 2×2 inches) to form the base of your danishes.
Step 3: Make the Filling
4️⃣ In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Assemble the Danishes
5️⃣ Place the dough squares on the prepared baking sheet.
6️⃣ Spoon about 1 tsp of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each square.
7️⃣ Top the cream cheese with 1 cherry (or a small spoonful of cherry pie filling).
Step 5: Bake
8️⃣ Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9️⃣ Brush with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven for an extra buttery flavor (optional).
Step 6: Add Glaze
🔟 While the danishes are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze.
1️⃣1️⃣ Drizzle the glaze over the cooled danishes.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick & Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal effort.
- Flaky & Sweet: The buttery dough complements the creamy cheese and tart cherries perfectly.
- Perfectly Sized: These mini treats are ideal for sharing or satisfying a sweet craving.
- Versatile: Swap out cherry filling for blueberry, apple, or your favorite fruit!
Enjoy these bite-sized, irresistible Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes and impress everyone with your baking skills! 🍒✨