Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes

Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes

A Sweet & Flaky Treat That’s Perfect for Any Occasion

Looking to upgrade your breakfast table or wow your brunch guests? These Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes are just what you need. Made with flaky crescent roll dough, a smooth cream cheese filling, and topped with luscious cherry pie filling, these mini pastries are as impressive as they are easy to make.

Perfect for entertaining, holidays, or just a weekend indulgence, this recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients—and the result is nothing short of delicious. We’ll guide you through everything from ingredients and prep to customization tips and low-carb alternatives.

Why You’ll Love These Danishes

Quick and easy: Store-bought crescent dough makes the process a breeze.
Perfectly portioned: Their bite-sized nature makes them ideal for parties or grab-and-go snacks.
Rich and creamy: The cheese filling is smooth and lightly sweet, perfectly complementing the tart cherry topping.
Customizable: Switch up the fruit topping or add a glaze—endless possibilities!

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Pastry:

1 can crescent roll dough (Pillsbury or similar)
1–2 tablespoons flour (for dusting your surface)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

4 oz cream cheese (softened)
¾ cup powdered sugar (or granulated sugar)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

1 can cherry pie filling

For the Glaze:

⅓ cup granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
3 tablespoons milk

Optional: A basic powdered sugar glaze (1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk) can also be drizzled over cooled danishes for extra sweetness.

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Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes