Cherry Cheese Danish
A delightful pastry featuring a comforting blend of sweet cherry and creamy cheese, perfect for brunch or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour for structure
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for leavening
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch for texture
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for flavor
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter for richness
- 4 oz cream cheese for creaminess
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for depth of flavor
- 1 large egg for binding
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for flavor
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest for brightness
- 1 cup blueberries for natural sweetness
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese for frosting
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the creamed mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the lemon zest and blueberries.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
Shaping
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough into a rectangular shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the rolled dough into smaller squares for the filling.
- Prepare the filling by mixing the remaining cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a dollop of the cream cheese filling on each dough square, then top with a spoonful of the blueberry mixture.
- Fold the corners of each dough square towards the center to create a bundle around the filling.
Baking
- Arrange the filled dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven while the pastries rest.
- Bake until the Danishes are golden brown and puffed up.
- Let the Danishes cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting
- Mix the remaining cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the cooled pastries.
Notes
Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature to easily mix. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate for up to a week.