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Air Fryer Fruit Danish
These easy fruit danishes have a crisp puff pastry base, creamy filling, and bright fruit topping for a bakery-style treat at home.
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Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup thick fruit preserves or pie filling
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 Tbsp powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Line the basket with air fryer parchment if needed.
- Stir the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into 8 rectangles.
- Score a small border around each rectangle without cutting all the way through.
- Spoon a small amount of cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry.
- Top with a spoonful of fruit preserves or pie filling.
- Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg.
- Place the danishes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 7–8 mins., until puffed and golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Gourmet Geek Tip
Keep puff pastry cold. | Do not overfill the centers. | Use thick preserves to prevent leaks.
Equipment You'll Need
Air fryer
parchment paper
mixing bowl