Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes

These Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert or breakfast pastry. By starting with a package of crescent rolls, you can create a flaky, golden danish base filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and a pop of cherry flavor. They are perfect for a special breakfast or a quick-to-assemble dessert.

Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes

Ingredients:

For the Danishes:

How to Make Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes:

1. Preheat & Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Unroll the crescent roll dough and, with a knife, carefully cut it into 15 equal slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper. With your fingers or a small measuring cup, press each slice to create a small, flat circle with a raised edge to hold the filling.
2. Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, use a hand beater to mix the softened cream cheese, ¾ cup powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble Danishes: Carefully add a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each dough circle. Add about 4 to 5 cherries from the cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese.
4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
5. Make the Glaze: Let the danishes cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. While they cool, whisk the ⅓ cup powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until a thick, smooth mixture forms.
6. Glaze & Serve: Once the danishes have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top of each one. Serve warm and enjoy!