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Cherry Danish Pastries

Cherry Danish Pastries: A Sweet Treat for Every Occasion

Enjoy these Cherry Danish Pastries, a delightful dessert perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Can use store-bought
  • 1 Egg For egg wash, can replace with aquafaba for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a twist
Cherry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cherries Raspberries can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Honey is a natural alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot powder is gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can use lime juice for a zesty note
Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or Dairy Alternative Almond milk or oat milk works well

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • medium saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, and cut it into squares, about 4x4 inches.
  3. Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet and use a fork to poke holes in the center, leaving a border.
Cherry Filling
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh or frozen cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
  2. Stir until the mixture is bubbly and thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
Assembly
  1. Spoon a generous amount of the cooled cherry filling into the center of each pastry square.
  2. Beat the egg and brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Baking
  1. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
Glazing
  1. Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth, adding more milk to reach desired consistency.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over each pastry after cooling slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Keep pastry chilled until baking for the best texture. Don’t overfill to prevent spills during baking. Experiment with flavors for custom variations.

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