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Cherry Almond Danish

PUFF PASTRY POCKETS WITH SWEET CREAM CHEESE AND CHERRY PRESERVES FINISHED WITH SLICED ALMONDS.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup cherry preserves
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 egg beaten

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Beat the cream cheese with the sugar and almond extract until smooth.
  3. Cut the puff pastry into 8 squares and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Spoon cream cheese into the center of each square, then top with cherry preserves.
  5. Fold the corners toward the center and brush the pastry with beaten egg.
  6. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and puffed.

Notes

Keep the pastry cold until it goes in the oven for the flakiest layers.