This lovely Cherry Almond Danish is made with ready-made puff pastry and can be assembled ahead of time, making it easy to have ready for the oven. With its flaky pastry, fruity filling, and cream cheese layer, this danish makes for a perfect brunch item for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any entertaining occasion.
Total Time
1hr 5min
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0 Ratings
Author: Compelled to Cook
Servings:
8
Ingredients
Danish
•
2
cups
Frozen Cherries
•
4
Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
•
1
Tbsp
Corn Starch
•
1
Tbsp
Cold
Water
•
1/4
tsp
Almond Extract
•
1
sheet
Puff Pastry
•
1/2
cup
Cream Cheese
•
1/2
tsp
Pure Vanilla Extract
•
1
Tbsp
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
•
1
Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Egg
•
1
Tbsp
Milk
or Cream
Glaze
•
1/2
cup
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
•
1
Tbsp
Milk
or Cream
•
1
dash
Almond Extract
•
4
Tbsp
Toasted Sliced Almonds
Cooking Instructions
1.
Combine Frozen Cherries (2 cups) and Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until cherries are soft and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
2.
In a small bowl, whisk together Corn Starch (1 Tbsp) and Water (1 Tbsp). Stir into cherries and whisk constantly over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
3.
Remove from heat and stir in Almond Extract (1/4 tsp). Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
4.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C) and line a heavy baking sheet with parchment.
5.
In a small bowl, cream together Cream Cheese (1/2 cup), Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 Tbsp), and Pure Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp).
6.
Lay Puff Pastry (1 sheet) on parchment and stretch slightly in width and length to 11-12 inches.
7.
Using a pastry scraper or knife, cut 1-inch wide fingers on the top and bottom third of pastry. The length of fingers will be 3-4 inches and the center 4-inch portion will be uncut.
8.
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly along the center uncut 4-inch portion of pastry.
9.
Spread cherry filling evenly on top of the cream cheese filling, leaving the fingers uncovered. Pull fingers across filling, alternating sides as you go. It's ok to have some small spaces in the pastry. Tuck any excess pastry underneath.
10.
In a small bowl, whisk together Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Egg (1) and Milk (1 Tbsp). Brush generously onto pastry. Bake in preheated oven for 25-28 minutes until golden and puffed.
11.
In a small bowl, whisk together Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1/2 cup), Milk (1 Tbsp), and Almond Extract (1 dash). Drizzle over pastry while warm and sprinkle with Toasted Sliced Almonds (4 Tbsp).
12.
Serve warm, cutting into 1 1/2-inch slices.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
334
FAT
19.3 g
PROTEIN
5.6 g
CARBS
36.2 g
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