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Cherry Danish Pastry Ring Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large Danish pastry ring, serves 4

Description

This Cherry Danish Pastry Ring is a deliciously flaky and creamy dessert featuring a buttery crescent roll dough filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and sweet cherry pie filling. Topped with a simple vanilla glaze, this impressive-looking pastry is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, offering a beautiful presentation and irresistible flavor in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

Pastry Ring:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cans crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Cover and set aside.
  2. Prepare Crescent Dough: Open the cans of crescent roll dough and gently separate and unroll the dough triangles.
  3. Arrange Dough Triangles: Starting at the center of your prepared baking sheet, lay one crescent roll triangle down with the short edge in the center and the long point facing outward toward the edge of the sheet.
  4. Form Dough Ring: Continue laying the remaining triangles in a circular pattern, overlapping the edges together to form a ring approximately 4-5 inches in diameter in the center. The dough should resemble a sunburst pattern now.
  5. Add Fillings: Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the overlapping edges of the dough, then spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
  6. Seal the Pastry: Fold the crescent dough inward to create a wreath shape, gently tucking the points of dough under the filled edges to seal the ring.
  7. Bake the Danish Ring: Bake for 14-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Prepare Glaze and Finish: Allow the pastry ring to cool to the touch. In another bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the danish ring as desired or serve on the side.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal from the baking sheet.
  • The cherry pie filling should be well-drained to prevent a soggy crust.
  • For best results, bake until the dough is fully golden and the filling bubbles.
  • The glaze adds sweetness and an elegant finish but can be omitted if preferred.
  • Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/cherry-danish-pastry-ring-recipe/