Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes 

Why Make This Recipe

These mini cherry cheese danishes are the perfect treat when you want something sweet and easy to make. You don’t need to be an expert in baking to enjoy making them. They are quick, simple, and use ingredients you can find in most kitchens or stores.

They look fancy but are actually very easy to prepare. You can serve them to guests, bring them to a party, or make them for a cozy breakfast at home. Everyone loves the flaky pastry, sweet cherry filling, and creamy cheese center.

Another reason to love this recipe is that it uses ready-made crescent roll dough. This saves you time and effort. You’ll have tasty danishes in no time, and they’ll taste just like they came from a bakery!

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How to Make Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes

Ingredients:

• 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
• 1/2 can cherry pie filling
• 4 oz. softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tsp milk

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Open the crescent roll dough and lay it out flat. Press the seams together to form one large sheet.
3. Cut the dough into small squares (about 2 inches).
4. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
5. Put a small amount of cream cheese mixture in the center of each dough square.
6. Add a small spoon of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese.
7. Fold the edges slightly, then place the danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. While they cool, mix the glaze by combining powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the danishes once they are slightly cooled.