Easy Cherry Danish
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Description:
An embarrassingly easy recipe that people will think you slaved over all day! These delightful cherry danishes won’t last long, especially if you have kids!
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Kid Friendly, Christmas, Less than 30 Minutes, For Large Groups, Easy
Ingredients:
- 2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/3 cup margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 can cherry pie filling (or any other flavor you prefer)
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 82.3
- Fat Content: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 46.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 8.1g
- Protein Content: 0.1g
Servings: 16
Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Separate the crescent rolls into individual pieces, but keep them coiled in circles.
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Grease a 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
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Brush each crescent roll generously with melted margarine.
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Sprinkle sugar over the margarine-coated crescent rolls.
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Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each crescent roll.
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Fill each indentation with about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling, or adjust the amount to your liking.
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Place the prepared danishes in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
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While the danishes are baking, prepare the glaze by combining confectioners’ sugar and water in a small bowl. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary, until you reach your desired drizzling consistency.
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Once the danishes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
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Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm danishes.
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Serve the cherry danishes warm or at room temperature.
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Enjoy your easy and delicious homemade cherry danishes!
Additional Tips:
- Feel free to experiment with different pie fillings to suit your taste preferences. Blueberry, apple, or raspberry pie filling are all great alternatives to cherry.
- These danishes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of the day.
- Store any leftover danishes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Simply reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Serve these danishes alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate indulgence.
With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a batch of these Easy Cherry Danishes that are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving something sweet, these delightful pastries are the perfect choice. So go ahead, give this recipe a try and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade cherry danishes in no time!
