These Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes are the ultimate bite-sized pastries! Buttery crescent roll dough is filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture, topped with juicy cherries, and drizzled with a luscious sugar glaze. They’re quick to make, require only simple ingredients, and taste like they came straight from a bakery. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or even a sweet snack, these danishes will be a hit at any gathering.
Who is this Recipe For?
This recipe is perfect for:
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Busy home bakers who want bakery-quality treats with minimal effort.
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Families looking for a fun, kid-friendly recipe to bake together.
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Party hosts who need a simple yet impressive dessert.
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Cherry lovers craving a sweet, creamy, and fruity pastry.
Why It’s Great
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No yeast needed – Uses crescent roll dough for a quick shortcut.
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Small & shareable – Perfect for potlucks, brunches, or parties.
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Versatile – Swap cherries for blueberries, strawberries, or apple pie filling.
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Budget-friendly – Uses inexpensive ingredients you likely already have.
Ingredients
For the Danishes:
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1 package crescent rolls (e.g., Pillsbury)
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1–2 tablespoons flour (for dusting)
For the Filling:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup powdered or granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 can cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it. -
Prepare dough
Unroll the crescent rolls and cut into about 15 squares or slices. Place them on the baking sheet. Press down the center of each piece to form an indentation, creating small “walls” around the edges. -
Dust with flour
Lightly sprinkle flour over and around the dough to prevent sticking. -
Make cream cheese filling
Beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. -
Assemble danishes
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into the center of each dough piece. Top with 4–5 cherries and a bit of cherry filling. -
Bake
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. -
Cool
Let them cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack. -
Make glaze
Whisk together ⅓ cup sugar and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable. -
Glaze & serve
Drizzle glaze generously over cooled danishes. Serve and enjoy!
Kitchen Equipment Needed
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Hand mixer or stand mixer
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Mixing bowls
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Measuring spoons & cups
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Whisk
Storage
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Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Refrigerator: Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days for freshness.
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Freezer: Freeze unglazed danishes in an airtight bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven before glazing and serving.
FAQ
1. Can I use other fruit fillings?
Yes! Blueberry, strawberry, apple, or peach pie filling all work great.
2. Can I make them ahead of time?
Yes—bake them the night before and glaze them right before serving.
3. Do I need to use crescent rolls?
Not necessarily. You can use puff pastry sheets for an even flakier texture.
4. Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely! Just bake in batches to avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
Conclusion
These Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes are sweet, creamy, and fruity little pastries that come together in no time. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, dessert, or at a party, they’ll disappear fast! With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe proves you don’t need a fancy bakery to enjoy delicious homemade danishes.
Bake a batch today and treat yourself to these heavenly little bites!
