Cherry Cheese Danish For A Crowd Recipe

Steal the show at your next potluck with this crowd-pleasing Cherry Cheese Danish! Inspired by a beloved school potluck recipe, this impressive baked treat feeds 16 and requires NO refrigeration – bake, serve, and enjoy at room temperature for up to a day. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 44 mins
Calories 260.4 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Cherry Cheese Danish For A Crowd

  1. Preheat your oven to [Insert Temperature, e.g., 375°F (190°C)].
  2. Prepare the pastry dough according to package instructions. If making your own, ensure it is rolled out to the desired thickness.
  3. Evenly distribute the softened cream cheese filling over the dough.
  4. Scatter the pitted cherries over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Carefully roll up the dough into a log, starting from one of the shorter sides.
  6. Slice the log into 16 equal portions and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Let the danishes cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

30g

Carbs

10g