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A flaky, fruity, nutty delight modeled after a luxurious almond coffee cake from Orland Park Bakery—perfect for brunch, dessert, or special family gatherings.
This quick Danish-style pastry uses puff pastry, a rich almond filling, and a luscious cherry topping for a dessert that tastes like a bakery treat—without the fuss of making dough from scratch.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy but elegant – Store-bought puff pastry makes this a breeze.
Nostalgic flavors – Cherry + almond = timeless comfort.
Perfect for sharing – Slice it up for guests or family brunch.
Ingredients
For the Filling
½ stick butter, softened
½ cup sugar
7 oz almond paste
2 egg whites
1 tsp almond extract
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
For the Danish
2 sheets puff pastry (connected or one long sheet), thawed
1 jar cherry pie filling
2 egg yolks (reserved from filling)
1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
¾ cup sliced almonds, toasted
¼ cup apricot jam (optional)
2 tbsp water (optional, for thinning jam)
For the Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
½ tsp almond extract
½ tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp heavy cream
Directions
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