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By Natasha Minocha | Updated on July 4, 2025 4 Comments

Cherry Puff Pastry Tarts

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Puff pastry tarts with cherries on a platter.

These bakery-style cherry puff pastry tarts are elegant, rustic, and a breeze to make. With each delicious creamy bite, you get a mouthful of jammy summer cherries tucked inside rich, buttery, flaky layers of pastry!

Puff pastry tarts with cherries on a white platter.

This recipe is a shortcut to a cherry Danish pastry! We use store-bought puff pastry, simple cream cheese filling, and cherry compote that comes together in minutes. Such an easy way to create a bakery-worthy treat!

Got some puff pastry on hand? Try my delicious strawberry puff pastry tart, apple puff pastry tart, and this decadent chocolate puff pastry braid!

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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • How To Make Cherry Puff Pastry Tarts
  • Pro Tips
  • How To Serve
  • How To Store Cherry Puff Pastry Tarts
  • More Cherry Desserts
  • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

โœจThese cream cheese cherry tarts look so fancy, but they are incredibly simple to make, with store-bought pastry doing all the heavy lifting!

โœจThis is a deliciously creamy, luscious dessert packed with a mouthful of cherries in lighter-than-air, flaky, buttery pastry layers!

โœจEasy make-ahead cherry pastry dessert! Prep all the components a day ahead, assemble and bake the next day. Perfect for stress-free entertaining or weekend baking!

โœจThese easy cherry tarts are wonderful for brunch, an evening snack, or a dessert- perfect for guests, easy enough for a weekday treat!

Recipe Ingredients

Cream cheese, puff pastry, cherry compote, ingredients for making cherry puff pastry.

Puff pastry: Making desserts with puff pastry is a breeze! And store-bought pastry makes life so much easier. But by all means, use homemade pastry dough if you wish.

Cream cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for the best flavor and texture. You can also use homemade cream cheese here.

Sugar: For sweetening the cream cheese filling and the cherry compote.

Cherries: Since we are making a cherry compote for the filling, you can easily use fresh cherries or frozen ones. You can even try a homemade strawberry chia jam, cherry jam, or an easy strawberry filling like I did for my strawberry turnovers.

Please see the recipe card for full information about the ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Cherry Puff Pastry Tarts

Make the cherry compote

Step 1: Make the cherry compote. Cook pitted cherries in water with some sugar and vanilla extract for 15 to 20 minutes on low heat till the water evaporates and the fruit is soft and cooked through.

Step 2: Splash a teaspoon of lemon juice on the thickened compote and turn off the heat. Let the compote cool. As an option, you can add rum, whiskey, or brandy to it. I didnโ€™t. If you do, let the compote cool a bit before you whisk the booze in.

Make the cream cheese filling

Step 3: While the compote cools completely, combine softened cream cheese with icing sugar and lemon juice. If you love that bright lemony flavor, include lemon zest too. Place the mixture in the fridge.

Assemble the puff pastry cherry tarts

Step 4: Roll out the puff pastry into a 10 by 14-inch rectangle or a 14-inch by 14-inch square.

4 pieces of puff pastry on parchment paper with edges folded over.

Step 5: Divide the rolled dough into 8 equal pieces and fold over the corners (about half an inch). You may need to wet the pastry slightly with water and press it down to make the folds stick.

4 puff pastry pieces with cream cheese in the center.

Step 6: Spoon the cream cheese mixture right in the center of the cherry tart. Depending upon the size of your puff pastry, one and a half to 2 tablespoons should be enough. Donโ€™t spread it.

4 puff pastry pieces with cream cheese and cherry compote in the center of each.

Step 7: Place a spoonful of the cherry compote right in the middle of the cream cheese. Itโ€™s perfectly all right if the juices run wild. A cherry danish with puff pastry is meant to look rustic. Repeat the steps for all the other tarts. Carefully brush the half-inch border of the pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle sugar and then, with a fork, press the edges.

4 Baked puff pastry tarts with cream cheese and cherry compote on parchment paper.

Step 8: Bake until the pastry is crisp and golden. Allow the cream cheese cherry tarts to cool for 10-15 minutes and enjoy!

Cherry puff pastry tart on a small plate with fork.

Pro Tips

  • You can use frozen cherries instead of fresh ones for the cherry compote. You may need to simmer them a bit longer to reduce the extra liquid.
  • You can easily make these cherry tarts ahead of time. Make the cherry compote and cream cheese filling a day before, assemble the tarts the next day, and bake.
  • If you don't want to use egg wash, swap it with milk or cream.
  • Allow the quick puff pastry tarts to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

How To Serve

Right out of the oven, the cherry puff pastry is, well, puffy, around the edges. It settles into the flaky, buttery layers as it cools, making it look very much like a Danish. Just a bit more rustic.

This mini cherry dessert is delicious served warm as-is. Feel free to top the tarts with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream!

I absolutely love these cold, straight from the fridge, too!

Puff pastry tart with cherries on a small white plate.

How To Store Cherry Puff Pastry Tarts

These cherry tarts are best the day they are made. But they will stay well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven or air-fryer for 3-4 minutes. Donโ€™t use a microwave, as itโ€™ll make the pastry soggy and spoil the texture.

More Cherry Desserts

  • Cherry cheesecake topped with cherry compote on a tray with a slice taken out.
    Cherry Cheesecake
  • chocolate cherry cake cut into squares on parchment paper.
    Eggless Chocolate Cherry Cake
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    Fresh Cherry Cake

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this cherry puff pastry tart as much as we do!

๐Ÿ“– Recipe

Cherry Puff Pastry Tart | Easy Cherry Danish Pastry

Cherry Puff Pastry Tart

Natasha Minocha
These cherry puff pastry tarts have an elegant, rustic beauty! With each creamy bite, you get a mouthful of jammy summer cherries tucked inside rich, buttery, shattering layers of pastry.ย 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 454 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 17.3 oz Puff pastry

Cherry Compote

  • 2/3 cup Cherries, pitted and halved
  • 3 tbsp Sugar You can add more or less depending on how sweet or sour your cherries are
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 Vanilla bean
  • 1-2 tsp Lemon juice

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 2/3 cup Cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 tbsp Icing sugar
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice

Egg Wash

  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • Sugar for topping, Optional

Instructions
 

Cherry Compote

  • Combine the cherries, water, vanilla bean, and sugar in a small saucepan.
    2/3 cup (150g) Cherries, 3 tbsp Sugar, 1/4 cup (60g) Water, 1/2 Vanilla bean
  • Cook over low-medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until the cherries are soft and cooked through.
  • Add the lemon juice and take the pan off the heat.
    1-2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Taste and adjust for sweetness. Transfer to a small bowl and cool the sauce.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • Whisk together the cream cheese, icing sugar, and lemon juice in a small bowl, until smooth and creamy.
    2/3 cup (150g) Cream cheese, 4 tbsp Icing sugar, 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • Taste and adjust for sweetness. Keep aside.

Assembly

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, roughly about 10" x 14".
    17.3 oz ( 500g) Puff pastry
  • Cut the pastry into 8 equal-sized rectangles.
  • Turn over about 1/2" of 4 corners of each pastry. Press it down slightly. You may need to use water to make the pastry stick.
  • Add 1.5 -2 tbsp of cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry. Don't spread it out.
  • Now spoon the cherry sauce, about 1 tsp, on top of the cream cheese mixture.
  • Whisk together the egg and water. Carefully brush the exposed pastry with the egg wash. Sprinkle some sugar if you like.
    1 Egg, 2 tbsp Water
  • Press down the edges of each pastry with a fork.
  • Bake at 180 C for 20-25 minutes, until the cherry juices are bubbling and the pastry is golden brown.
  • You can also add another 1/2 - 1 tsp of the cherry compote to the pastry, 5 minutes before you take it out. This is an optional step.
  • Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • You can use frozen cherries instead of fresh ones for the cherry compote. You may need to simmer them a bit longer to reduce the extra liquid.
  • You can easily make these cherry tarts ahead of time. Make the cherry compote and cream cheese filling a day before, assemble the tarts the next day, and bake.
  • If you don't want to use egg wash, swap it with milk or cream.
  • Allow the quick puff pastry tarts to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 221mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 296IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Mark says

    August 02, 2023 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you! Your recipe is delicious!!!!

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      August 03, 2023 at 10:49 am

      Thank you very much for appreciating. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

      Reply
  2. Shruti says

    July 27, 2022 at 4:57 pm

    Hi Natasha,
    Where can I get good puff pastry in Gurgaon.
    Thanks
    Shruti

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      July 28, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      Hi Shruti, Modern Bazar sells good puff pastry, that's what I use. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
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