These Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes are a delightful and simple way to create a bakery-worthy treat right at home. Flaky crescent roll dough is filled with a creamy, sweet cheese mixture and topped with a bright cherry pie filling, then drizzled with a simple glaze. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack!

Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes

Ingredients:

For the Danishes:

For the Filling:

For the Glazing:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take out the crescent rolls (if frozen, ensure they are thawed). Unroll the dough. Carefully cut the dough from the middle into approximately 15 slices or squares (adjust based on how many danishes you want).
2. Arrange & Shape Dough: Place the dough slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure the parchment paper is lightly greased before adding the slices. Use a measuring cup or a small saucer to gently press down on the center of each dough piece to create a flat, indented area. With your fingers, gently push up the edges to create “walls” around the indentation, which will help hold the filling.
3. Dust with Flour: Lightly sprinkle flour on the baking sheet around the rolls and over the rolls to help prevent sticking.
4. Prepare Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, use a beater (hand mixer or stand mixer) to mix the softened cream cheese, ¾ cup powdered/granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
5. Fill Danishes with Cheese Mixture: Carefully add a small amount of the cheese mixture (about a teaspoon or a bit more) into the center of each prepared Danish indentation. Be careful not to overfill.
6. Add Cherry Filling: Open the can of cherry pie filling. Spoon 4 to 5 cherries (and a bit of the filling juice) onto the top of the cheese mixture on each Danish, according to your preference.
7. Bake: Put the prepared Danishes in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and puffed.
8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the Danishes cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack.
9. Prepare Glaze: While the Danishes cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the ⅓ cup granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons milk until you have a thick, pourable mixture for glazing. (You can also use a beater for this if you prefer a very smooth glaze).
10. Glaze & Serve: Drizzle the glaze generously over the top of the cooled Danishes.

Your favorite, mouthwatering recipe is ready! Enjoy!