Cherry Cream Cheese Danish

Air Fryer Cherry Danish

If you are ok with working in batches, then the air fryer is a great option for making these danish. To do that, set your air fryer to 325°F and then assemble the danishes following the directions in the recipe card. When ready to cook, place as many danishes into the basket (or on the tray) of your air fryer without overlapping. Set timer for 8 minutes. They may take up to 10 minutes, but you are looking for a puffy, golden brown crust.

Ingredients

Pastries

▢2 sheets frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed according to package directions▢8 ounces cream cheese, softened▢2 tablespoons granulated sugar▢1 teaspoon almond extract▢1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Egg Wash

▢1 large egg, room temperature▢1 tablespoon water

Topping

▢confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Lay the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface, and cut each sheet into 6 equal-sized rectangles. You will have a total of 12 rectangles, about 4½x3 inches in size.

Arrange the puff pastries evenly onto the lined baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between each pastry.

Use a fork to poke a few holes into the middle of the pastry sheet. Be sure to leave about a ½-inch perimeter around the edge. This will allow the outside border to puff up while the center stays low and holds the filling.

In a medium bowl stir together the cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract until fully combined.

Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry.

Top the cream cheese mixture with 2 heaping tablespoons of cherry pie filling.

In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together. Brush onto the outside edges of the pastry.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden.

Remove from oven and dust with confectioners' sugar. Set aside to cool slightly before serving.