4 Ingredient Cherry Danish
Delight in easy, homemade cherry danishes made with crescent rolls, cream cheese, and cherry pie filling, ready in just 25 minutes with minimal ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar
- 7 to 8 tbsp cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Open the crescent roll can and keep the dough in its log shape without unrolling.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the dough log into 7 to 8 rounds about half an inch thick.
- Place the rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and press down the center of each to create a cup shape.
- Mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
- Spoon approximately 1.5 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each crescent roll cup.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Keep crescent roll dough in log form to slice easily.
- Use very soft cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent spillage while baking.
- Try different pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variation.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to two days; best eaten fresh.
- Perfect for quick breakfasts or simple desserts.