Cherry Danish (using puff pastry)
This puff pastry danish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile, making it a great option for weekend mornings or special occasions. The fruity cherry flavor paired with the buttery, golden layers creates an irresistible bite every time.
Servings: 6 tarts
Calories: 296Kcal
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry from the grocery store
- 10 oz cherry pie filling about ½ a can (21 oz can)
- 1 large egg for the egg wash
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar optional - to dust prior to serving
Instructions
- Puff pastry should be thawed overnight in the refrigerator, following instructions on the box.
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut puff pastry sheet into 6 pieces. Each Pepperage Farm puff pastry sheet gets cut into 6 pieces that are 3"x 4.5". This recipe uses 1 sheet, but the recipe easily doubles to make 12 servings using 2 sheets of puff pastry.
- Score border roughly ¾ of an inch. Poke the center part with a fork so the pastry won't rise as much in the center. Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly into single layer inside the scored section.Make an eggwash (scramble egg in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of water). Brush on edges to help danish edges bake to a golden brown.
- Bake for 16 - 18 minutes. Once out of the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes. Dust with powdered sugar just prior to serving. If the danishes are too hot, the sugar melts and you won't see it (if that happens, just add a little more when the pastry as cooled).
Notes
These store well in the refrigerator if wrapped in plastic wrap or kept in a sealed container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to two days. Heat in the oven for a few minutes prior to serving.
To freeze, wrap individually. Let it come to room temperature then reheat in oven.
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
Serving: 1tart | Calories: 296Kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg