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4 INGREDIENT CHERRY DANISH

Published: May 24, 2022 · Modified: Aug 20, 2025 by Al Dente Diva · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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4 ingredient cherry danish is made with crescent roll dough, cherry pie filling and a sweet cream cheesy center.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This 4 ingredient cherry danish recipe looks super impressive but couldn't be easier to make. With flakey pastry, sweet cherry center and just the right amount of creamy filling its always a guaranteed hit.

These are perfect for a weekend brunch, holiday morning or whenever you're in the mood for a little something sweet. You seriously wont believe how quickly you'll have warm, golden cherry danish on the table.

Ingredients

Heres how to make these delicious danishes. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.

  • Crescent Rolls- The short cut ingredient for this recipe. The flakey, buttery dough acts as the perfect base.
  • Cherry Pie Filling- Adds a sweet and mildly tart bust of fruit flavor.
  • Powdered Sugar- Sweetens the danish filling smoothly.
  • Cream Cheese- The creamy, foundation for the filling.

How To Make It

Heres how to make these cherry danishes. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees

First, take the pillsbury crescent rolls out of the container and DO NOT unroll them. Keep in in one big log and slice them into about ½ inch rounds. Place them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

crescent rolls on parchment paper

Now, using your fingers, make a dip in the center. Keep the edges tall so the fillings will stay inside. In a small bow, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until they are evenly combined. Add about a tablespoon and a half into the center of the crescent roll round. Top the cream cheese with 1 tbs of cherry pie filling.

Cherry pie filing on top of the cream cheese

Place them in the center rack of the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is lightly golden brown.Let them cool slightly, serve warm and enjoy!

finished danishes

Can I Use A Different Flavor Pie Filling?

Yes, you absolutely can. Blueberry, lemon, strawberry and apple are all great choices so feel free to experiment.

Storage

Let danishes cool completely and place them into an air tight container. They will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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4 Ingredient Cherry Danish Recipe

4 ingredient cherry danish is made with crescent roll dough, cherry pie filling and a sweet cream cheesy center.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 26 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
  • 7-8 Tbs Cherry Pie Filling
  • 4 Oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 4 Tbs Powdered Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375
  • Take the pillsbury crescent rolls out of the container and DO NOT unroll them. Keep in in one big log and slice them into about ½ inch rounds. Place them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Using your fingers, make a dip in the center and keep the edges tall so the fillings will stay inside.
  • In a small bow, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until they are evenly combined. Add about a tablespoon and a half into the center of the crescent roll round. Top the cream cheese with 1 tbs of cherry pie filling.
  • Place them in the center rack of the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is lightly golden brown.Let them cool slightly, serve warm and enjoy!
Keyword cherry danish, easy danish recipe

Other Easy Sweet Breakfast Recipes

If you like super easy to make sweet breakfast recipes like this one, you have to try the Viral Cinnamon Rolls, Classic French Toast and Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls.

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  1. Julia Graybeal says

    January 18, 2026 at 11:50 pm

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to make this!

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