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### Instructions:
1. **Preheat oven** to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Make the filling:** In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
3. **Prepare the dough:** Roll out the crescent dough or puff pastry and cut into 2-inch squares or rounds.
4. **Assemble the danishes:** Place a small spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Top with a cherry or two from the pie filling.
5. **Add the egg wash:** Lightly brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg for a golden finish.
6. **Bake:** Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the danishes are puffed and golden brown.
7. **Glaze (optional):** Once cooled slightly, drizzle with a quick glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
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### Tips & Variations:
* Want to make them even smaller? Use mini muffin tins for bite-sized danishes.
* Try different toppings like blueberry, raspberry, or peach pie filling.
* Add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for extra flavor.
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### A Little Pastry That Makes a Big Impression
These **Mini Cherry Cheese Danishes** are proof that great things really do come in small packages. With buttery pastry, creamy cheesecake filling, and that glossy cherry topping, they taste like something from a bakery case — only easier and more fun to make at home.
Serve them at brunch, wrap them up as edible gifts, or keep a batch on hand for sweet snacking. No matter the occasion, they’re always the first to go!
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