Midwinter comfort food: Cherry Danish storage recipe

You know what I love most about those cold, grey winter days? That they are the perfect excuse to treat yourself to something delicious from the oven. And believe me, nothing makes a grey day cosier than the smell of freshly baked Cherry Danish in your house. Especially when you are sitting inside with a nice cup of tea or coffee!

What is a Cherry Danish?

A Cherry Danish is a Danish pastry consisting of light, buttery puff pastry with a sweet/sour filling of cherries and pastry cream. Sounds like something only a baker can make, right? But I can tell you: with a few simple ingredients and an oven, you can easily conjure up this Danish delicacy in no time. Hello fika!

Cherry Danish recipe

Ingredients (for 10 Cherry Danish)

• 1 package of frozen puff pastry with 10 separate sheets
• 1 jar or can of cherries in syrup (for example Hak Taart & vlaaifruit cherries, which has already thickened somewhat)
• 1 package of pastry cream (for example from AH or Dr. Oetker, prepared according to the packaging)
• 1 egg (beaten, for brushing)
• Powdered sugar (optional for a festive finish)
  

Preparation method

1. Prepare your ingredients:
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C for a fan oven). Line a baking sheet with baking paper and let the puff pastry thaw a little.
   
   
2. Make the pastry cream :
   Prepare the pastry cream according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
   
   
3. Form the Danish :
   Place each square on the baking sheet and fold the edges in slightly to create a rim. Or cut a corner in the dough and fold to the other side, as in the photo.
   
   
4. Fill in the Danish :
   Place a generous tablespoon of pastry cream in the center of each puff pastry square. Then add a generous tablespoon of cherry filling on top of the cream.
   
   
5. Finish :
   Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg for a nice golden brown color. Then bake the Danish in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on it!
   
   
6. Optional finishing touch :
   After cooling, sprinkle the pastries lightly with icing sugar.

Serve and enjoy

Let the Cherry Danish cool down a bit (they are best when still slightly warm) and serve with coffee or tea of your choice. Whether you are enjoying a fika moment for yourself or sharing with others, this Cherry Danish is guaranteed to be a hit.

Cherry Danish and Gilmore Girls

Are you also a Gilmore Girls fan? Then you know exactly what I mean when I say that this Danish would be perfect for one of those cozy Luke's Diner moments. Because Cherry Danish is a favorite in that series, with a big cup of coffee of course. And honestly? Every bite of your homemade Cherry Danish feels a little like you've ended up in that cozy Stars Hollow yourself.

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