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Air Fryer Cherry Cheese Danish

Enjoy the delightful combination of cream cheese and cherry in these quick and easy Air Fryer Cherry Cheese Danishes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Components
  • 2 8 ounce cans refrigerated crescent dough Fresh, not frozen
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg Separated (1 yolk for filling, 1 white for brushing)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar For sprinkling
  • 1 can cherry pie filling For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add cream cheese to a mixer bowl with powdered sugar and egg yolk and beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice, then set aside.
  3. Remove crescent dough from packaging but do not unroll; cut each roll into 4 equal slices.
  4. Smash each slice into about a 3 to 4 inch circle, pinching the sides to form a dish in the center.
Cooking
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  2. Fill the crescents with the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Brush the tops and edges of the crescent dough with egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  4. Cook filled dough in batches, ensuring there is room in between for air circulation.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes at 380°F (193°C), then lower to 320°F (160°C) and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from air fryer and cool on a wire rack.
  7. Top each with cherry pie filling and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F (149°C) for 3–4 minutes or in a 300°F oven until just warmed through.