Treat yourself to these delightful mini cherry cheese danishes. These flaky pastries are filled with a creamy cheese mixture and topped with sweet cherry preserves, making them a perfect choice for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients:
– 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
– cup cream cheese, softened
– cup granulated sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– cup cherry preserves
– 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
– Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400F 200C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into smaller squares.
3. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry square.
5. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, forming a pinwheel shape.
6. Brush the pastry with the beaten egg to give it a golden shine.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the danishes are puffed and golden.
8. Allow the danishes to cool slightly, then spoon a small amount of cherry preserves onto the center of each danish.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutritional Information:
– Calories: 180
– Fat: 10g
– Carbohydrates: 20g
– Protein: 3g