Cherry Cheese Danish Bars Recipe

These flaky, buttery Danish bars are filled with a sweet and tangy cherry cheese filling. They’re perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk

For the filling:

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions:

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1. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the milk until the dough comes together.
3. Divide the dough in half and roll out each half on a lightly floured surface to a 12×16-inch rectangle.
4. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cherry pie filling, cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
5. Spread the filling evenly over one of the rolled-out dough rectangles.
6. Place the second dough rectangle on top of the filling and cut into 12 squares.
7. Bake: In a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the topping over the warm bars.
9. Let cool completely before serving.