Indulge in the perfect morning treat with this quick Air Fryer Cherry & Cream Cheese Danish. In just 45 minutes, you’ll create flaky, golden pastries filled with smooth cream cheese and sweet cherries.
These homemade danishes are lighter than traditional versions at only 169 calories each, yet they deliver all the buttery, creamy satisfaction you crave. Whether you’re hosting brunch or treating yourself to a special breakfast, these delightful pastries bring café-quality results right from your air fryer.
Ingredients for Cherry & Cream Cheese Danish
- Crescent Rolls: 2 cans, kept chilled for easier handling
- Cherry Pie Filling: 1/2 can, ensures perfect sweetness
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened at room temperature
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup, for perfect sweetness balance
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy
- Shape the Base: Cut each crescent roll into 8 medallions and flatten into 2-3 inch circles
- Create the Layers: Top each circle with cream cheese mixture, followed by cherry filling
- Air Fry in Batches: Place 4-5 danishes in air fryer basket, keeping space between each
- Cook: Air fry at 350°F for 6 minutes until golden brown
- Cool: Let rest for 5 minutes before removing from basket
- Complete Cooking: Repeat process with remaining danish until all are cooked
Air Fryer Tips
Your air fryer makes these danishes extra special! For the best results, leave some space between each danish so the hot air can flow around them freely. If your basket has a shiny coating, you might want to give it a quick spritz of non-stick spray. Keep an eye on them during the last minute of cooking – they should be golden brown but not too dark.
Make It Your Own
These sweet treats are super flexible! While cherry is amazing, you can swap in any pie filling you love – try blueberry, apple, or strawberry. Not a fan of fruit? A sprinkle of mini chocolate chips on the cream cheese would be heavenly. For extra sparkle, dust some additional powdered sugar on top after they’ve cooled.
Serving Tips
These danishes taste best while they’re still a bit warm – about 5-10 minutes after coming out of the air fryer. They’re perfect for brunch alongside hot coffee or tea. Want to make them extra special? Add a tiny drizzle of vanilla glaze on top. Just mix some powdered sugar with a few drops of milk and vanilla extract.
Storage and Reheating
If you have any leftovers (though that’s rare!), pop them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days. To warm them up, just put them back in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 300°F. They won’t be quite as crispy as fresh-made, but they’ll still be yummy!
Air Fryer Cherry & Cream Cheese Danish
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cans Crescent Rolls
- 1/2 can Cherry pie filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl. Mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy
- Don’t roll out the crescent rolls but rather cut each roll of dough into 8 medallions. Flatten each medallion into 2-3″ circles.
- Top with cream cheese mixture and then the cherries.
- Place 4-5 danishes in air fryer basket and cook on 350 for 6 minutes
- Let cool for 5minutes before removing from air fryer basket.
- Continue cooking remaining danishes.
