Easy Cherry Danish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastries
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2 sheets of store-bought puff pastry, defrosted as per the instructions
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8 oz of softened cream cheese
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2 tablespoons of white sugar
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1 teaspoon of almond flavoring
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One 21-ounce can of cherry pie filling
→ Egg Wash
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1 egg, at room temperature
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1 tablespoon of tap water
→ Topping
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Powdered sugar for sprinkling on top
# Instructions:
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Fire up your oven to 400°F. Lay some parchment paper on two big baking sheets.
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Use a floured surface to slice each pastry sheet into 6 rectangular pieces around 4½x3 inches. You’ll end up with 12 pieces.
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Spread the pastry rectangles out on the baking pans, leaving about an inch of space around each piece.
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Use a fork to poke holes in the middle area of each pastry, leaving a border of about ½ inch around the edges so the edges puff up and the centers stay flat for the filling.
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Mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and almond essence in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Spread about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mix on each pastry, and spoon 2 tablespoons of cherry filling on top.
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In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together, then brush this mixture around the edges of the pastries using a pastry brush.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the pastries puff up and turn a nice golden color.
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Take them out of the oven. Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top and let them cool slightly before taking a bite.
# Notes:
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These cherry and cream cheese treats are perfect to enjoy at breakfast or as a sweet snack.
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Inspired by Amanda Rettke's creation on iambaker.net