Cherry Danish Recipe
This Cherry Danish Recipe is made with canned crescent roll dough, a delicious cream cheese filling, and a sweet cherry pie filling. Not only are they easy to make, but they are also a crowd-pleasing treat.
Whether you’re hosting brunch or just looking for a special weekend breakfast, these Cherry Danish will not disappoint. Your friends and family are going to love these sweet treats, if you even decide to share that is.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe is easy to make so even novice bakers can make it.
- You only need simple ingredients, so you don’t have to multiple trips to the store.
- They also taste so much better than store-bought danishes.
🛒Ingredients
With a few store-bought ingredients that are all budget-friendly you can have a tasty and sweet breakfast or snack treat to share with your loved ones. So, the next time you are in the grocery store stop by and pick up these ingredients so you can make this recipe.
- Pillsbury Crescent Dough
- cream cheese
- sugar
- fresh lemon juice
- vanilla extract
- butter
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- cherry pie filling
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make This Cherry Danish Recipe
Making these homemade cherry danishes is simple. Just follow these instructions or check out the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, so that you can enjoy this sweet breakfast recipe.
Step 1: Cut the danishes
Open the can of dough, but do not unroll it. While it is still in a roll, cut it into 8 equal slices and place on a baking sheet. Press down in the center and flatten to create a shallow bowl about 2 ½” in diameter, trying to leave the edges slightly higher to hold the filling.
Step 2: Make the cream cheese filling and cinnamon sugar topping
In a medium-sized bowl, using a mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Step 3: Fill the danishes
Using a pastry brush, paint each roll with melted butter and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon mix. Scoop about a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each roll and spread to fill the cavity, keeping a slight indent in the center to hold the cherries.
Step 4: Bake the danishes
Top each Danish with 2-3 cherries in the very center. Place in the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Fruit – Try using other types of pie filling such as blueberry or apple to switch up the flavors.
- Nuts – Add a sprinkle of your favorite chopped nuts on top for a little crunch.
- Glaze – Make a simple glaze with powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk and drizzle on top of your danishes before serving.
If you are looking for another delicious homemade cherry recipe to make for brunch give these Cherry Muffins a try next time!
🥄 Equipment
You will need a few simple tools to help you make these homemade danishes. Gather these tools so you can whip up this tasty treat.
- knife and cutting board
- medium bowl
- small bowl
- Pastry brush
- baking sheet
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store leftover danishes in an airtight container in the fridge
Freezing – Danishes freeze well and can be stored for up to three months.
Simply let them cool completely, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. When ready to eat, just thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
Serve With
This sweet treat pairs well with your favorite cup of coffee or tea in the mornings. You can also serve it with a breakfast protein source such as an Overnight Egg Casserole or give these Omelette Waffles a try.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that help you ensure that these homemade danishes turn out perfectly for you.
- Do not unroll the crescent rolls you want to slice them while they are in a roll.
- Make sure to press only the center of the Danish down so that your cream cheese and pie filling do not run off.
- For easy clean-up try lining your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this cherry danish recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Reheat in the microwave for 10-20 seconds on 50% power.
You can thaw a danish on the counter at room temperature for 30 minutes – 1 hour. But, you can also thaw them overnight in the fridge.
🍽 More Cherry Recipes
Do you enjoy cherries? If so, give these recipes a try:
🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Cherry Danish Recipe
Equipment
- knife and cutting board
- medium bowl
- small bowl
- Pastry brush
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Crescent Dough
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 ounces cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Open the can of dough, but do not unroll it.
- While it is still in a roll, cut it into 8 equal slices and place on a baking sheet.
- Press down in the center and flatten to create a shallow bowl about 2 ½” in diameter, trying to leave the edges slightly higher to hold the filling.
- In a medium-sized bowl, using a mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Using a pastry brush, paint each roll with melted butter and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon mix.
- Scoop about a teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each roll and spread to fill the cavity, keeping a slight indent in the center to hold the cherries.
- Top each Danish with 2-3 cherries in the very center. Place in the oven and bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
