Cherry Cheesecake Danishes

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These Cherry Cheesecake Danishes are the perfect breakfast treat that combines the flaky goodness of croissant dough with a creamy cheesecake filling and a luscious cherry topping.

Recipe Description

If you're new to making croissant dough, it's a rewarding process that involves laminating butter into the dough through several folds to create those signature flaky layers.

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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 8 danishes

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For the Croissant Dough

ingredients

  • Use your favorite croissant dough recipe (store-bought or homemade)

For the Cheesecake Filling

ingredients

  • 8 ounces (1 cup) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature

For the Cherry Filling

ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted sour cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method

  • Step 1

    Use your preferred croissant dough recipe. After completing three single folds, roll the dough to a thickness of about 1/3 inch (8mm).

  • Step 2

    Using a round cutter, cut the dough into circles approximately 4 inches (10cm) in diameter. Keep cold until ready to assemble.

  • Step 3

    To make the cream cheese filling; In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, flour, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.

  • Step 4

    Fill the prepared dough circles with the cheesecake mixture. Freeze for 2 hours to set the filling.

  • Step 5

    To make the cherry filling; In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the cherries are softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool.

  • Step 6

    Preheat the oven to 375°F.

  • Step 7

    Place the cheesecake-filled dough circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon the cherry filling over the cheesecake mixture.

  • Step 8

    Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheesecake filling is set.

  • Step 9

    Allow the danishes to cool slightly before serving.

  • Step 10

    Enjoy these cherry cheesecake danishes warm or at room temperature.