Prepare the Pastry

1. Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll Out Pastry – Lightly flour your surface and roll out the puff pastry slightly to smooth out any creases.
3. Cut into Squares – Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, slice the pastry into 8 equal squares.

Make the Filling

4. Mix Cream Cheese – In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Assemble the Danishes

5. Add Filling – Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
6. Add Cherries – Top the cream cheese with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
7. Shape the Danishes – Fold in the corners slightly or leave them open for a classic Danish look.
8. Brush with Egg Wash – Mix the egg with a tablespoon of water and lightly brush over the pastry edges for a golden finish.

Bake

9. Bake for 20-25 Minutes – Place in the preheated oven and bake until golden brown and puffed up.
10. Cool – Allow to cool slightly before adding the glaze.

Drizzle with Glaze

11. Prepare Glaze – Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
12. Drizzle – Using a spoon, drizzle the glaze over the warm Danishes.