Easy Cherry Danish

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Quick and simple cherry danish made with refrigerated breadstick dough

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

22g

Fat

10g

These easy cherry danishes are a delicious and simple breakfast or dessert option that can be made in just a few minutes using refrigerated breadstick dough. The flaky pastry dough pairs perfectly with the sweet cherry filling and glaze, making for a treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. While not the healthiest breakfast option, these danishes make for a fun and easy weekend breakfast or special treat for brunch with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F
2.	Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray
3.	Unroll breadsticks and separate into individual strips
4.	Brush each strip with melted margarine and sprinkle with sugar
5.	Spoon cherry pie filling onto each strip of dough
6.	Roll up the dough from one end to form a crescent shape
7.	Place on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes
8.	While the danishes are baking, mix together confectioners' sugar and water to make a glaze
9.	Drizzle glaze over the warm danishes and serve

PROS

Quick and easy breakfast or dessert option, uses simple ingredients, customizable with different fruit fillings

CONS

Not the healthiest breakfast option, may be too sweet for some

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cherries are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which can help reduce inflammation and risk of certain diseases. However, these benefits may be outweighed by the high sugar content in the cherry pie filling and glaze.

	2 cans refrigerated breadstick dough
	1/3 cup margarine , melted
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1 cup cherry pie filling
	1 cup confectioners ' sugar
	1 1/2 teaspoons water