How to Make Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes
1. Prep Your Workspace
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Preheat your oven according to the temperature listed on the crescent dough packaging.
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Lightly dust your counter or a cutting board with flour to prevent sticking.
2. Shape the Dough
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Unroll the crescent roll sheet and press the seams together to form a solid sheet of dough.
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Cut the dough into even squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
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Place a spoonful of the mixture into the center of each dough square, pressing slightly to create a small well.
4. Add the Cherry Topping
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Top each cream cheese center with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
5. Bake
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Arrange the danish squares on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake according to crescent roll package instructions—usually about 10–13 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
6. Make the Glaze
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While the danishes bake, stir together milk and granulated sugar in a small bowl.
7. Finish and Serve
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When the danishes come out of the oven, brush them with the glaze while they’re still warm.
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Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Tips & Variations
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Switch up the filling: Try blueberry, apple, peach, or raspberry pie filling.
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Add a drizzle: Mix powdered sugar and milk to create a thicker glaze for extra sweetness.
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Add crunch: Sprinkle with slivered almonds or chopped pecans before baking.
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Serve chilled or warm: These taste great straight from the oven or chilled from the fridge.
Keto or Low-Carb Options
Watching your carbs? Try this version:
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Use fathead dough in place of crescent rolls (almond flour, mozzarella, and cream cheese-based dough).
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Use a low-carb sweetener (like erythritol) in the cream cheese filling.
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Top with sugar-free cherry pie filling or fresh berries.
Final Thoughts
Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes are one of those treats that look fancy but are secretly super easy to make. With just a few ingredients and under 30 minutes, you’ll have a tray of flaky, fruity, creamy pastries that are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Great for brunches, holidays, or just a mid-week sweet tooth fix, these danishes will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.