Cinnamon Roll Cherry Danishes

5 from 2 votes

Breakfast and brunch are a breeze with this five-ingredient Cherry Danish that bakes in just 30 minutes, combining fruit, pastry, and icing for a deliciously satisfying treat!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cherry danish

Servings: danishes

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $9.47

Equipment

Sheet pan (15" x 10") lined

Ingredients

2 (12.4-ounce) packages cinnamon rolls
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese full-fat, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling

US - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven according to cinnamon roll package directions, typically 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Unroll cinnamon rolls and place them an inch apart on the sheet pan.
Using the back of a tablespoon measuring spoon, press an indent into the center of each cinnamon roll. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add a dollop of this mixture to each of the cinnamon rolls. Then top each roll with a heaping tablespoon of the cherry pie filling.
Bake according to cinnamon roll package directions, typically 9–12 minutes.
Remove and allow to slightly cool for about 1 minute. Drizzle the icing included in the cinnamon roll package evenly over all the cinnamon rolls. Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

Recipe inspired by Hugs & Cookies XOXO.

Storage: Let cinnamon roll cherry Danish cool, then store in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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