Cherry Danish

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set it aside.

Step 2

Using a medium bowl and a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream together the cream cheese, granulated sugar and almond extract until smooth. Set it aside.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl using a fork, beat the egg and water to make an egg wash. Set it aside.

Step 4

Open only 1 package of crescent rolls, remove them from the tube. Do not unroll them, instead keep them in the long cylinder shape and place on the cutting board.

Step 5

Using a sharp knife, cut the long cylinder into 12 equal pieces.

Step 6

Using your fingers and thumb, flatten each round circle in the middle. Place each circle on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. With a pastry brush, paint the edges and sides of the dough circle with the egg wash.

Step 7

Using a small spoon, spoon a small amount of the cream cheese filling into the center of the crescent dough.

Step 8

Using a small spoon, place 2 cherries on top of the cream cheese filling.

Step 9

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the danishes to cool for 5 minutes before drizzling with glaze.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until no lumps are visible. Lightly drizzle the glaze over each danish. You can garnish the danish with a few sliced almonds.

Step 11

Open your second tube of crescent rolls and repeat.