This simple recipe for Pillsbury Crescent Rolls with Cherry Pie Filling transforms refrigerated dough and canned pie filling into a delightful breakfast treat (or anytime snack!)
Get ready for a quick, delicious, and surprisingly impressive semi-homemade pastry made in your air fryer that will have everyone asking for more.
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Who doesn't love a warm, flaky danish in the morning? But let's be honest, who has the time (or the patience) to make them from scratch on a busy weekday?
That's where this recipe for Air Fryer Cherry Danishes comes in! Using only two ingredients and a sweet powdered sugar glaze, you can have a sweet treat any time of day!
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Table of Contents
- What to do with Leftover Cherry Pie Filling
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Kitchen Tool Spotlight
- Air Frying Instructions
- Powdered Sugar Glaze
- Quick Tips
- Before you Begin!
- Oven Baking Instructions
- Recipe FAQ's
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- More Recipes You'll Love!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
What to do with Leftover Cherry Pie Filling
If you have leftover cherry pie filling, there are quite a few ways you can use it:
Freezing: Add the leftovers to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow the pie filling to defrost overnight in the refrigerator when you're ready to use it.
Ice Cream: Spoon any leftovers on top of vanilla ice cream to create a delicious sundae.
Breakfast: The filling also makes a delicious topping for pancakes and waffles! You can even use it on top of your morning oatmeal or yogurt.
Savory Toppings: Prepare a quick sauce to spoon on top of baked pork chops.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- Instead of crescent rolls, use puff pastry sheets for a lighter, more delicate texture. You'll need to thaw the pastry first and cut it into squares or rectangles before filling and baking.
- Don't limit yourself to cherry! Experiment with other fruit fillings like apple, blueberry, peach, or even a combination of your favorites. Try my Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Recipe!
- Enhance the flavor with a few drops of almond extract or vanilla extract in the filling.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the can and slice the crescent rolls into 11-12 rounds. Use a tart tamper to create a small well in the center of each round. Fill each with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
Kitchen Tool Spotlight
I like to use my tart tamper to help you create a well in the dough circles for the cherry pie filling to sit in.
Air Frying Instructions
Step 2: Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper. Arrange the dough rounds in the basket. Air fry in batches at 390°F (200°C) for 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown.
Powdered Sugar Glaze
Step 3: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a smooth glaze.
Step 4: Drizzle over the warm pastries.
Quick Tips
- For perfect air fryer danishes, preheat your air fryer and avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure even cooking.
- Keep a close eye on them as they bake, adjust cooking time as needed.
- Consider using parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 5: These cherry treats are delicious both warm and at room temperature—take your pick!
Before you Begin!
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Oven Baking Instructions
- Arrange the dough rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Fill each with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recipe FAQ's
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Gently unroll the dough from the can and separate it along the perforations into individual triangles. Starting at the wide end with the filling, carefully roll the dough towards the pointed end. Place on a baking tray and bake!
Baking time should be about 6-8 minutes. Check for doneness by gently pressing on the center – they should feel firm and look golden brown.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in a covered storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: These Danishes do not stand up well to freezing.
Reheat: You can reheat the leftover Danishes in the microwave.
More Recipes You'll Love!
Looking for more crescent roll desserts? Try my Crescent Rolls Apple Dumplings, or these Apple Butter Crescent Rolls.
Want to try this recipe with cream cheese? Try my Christmas Tree Cream Cheese Danish recipe for the holidays!
📖 Recipe Card
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls with Cherry Pie Filling
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Open the crescent roll can and slice the log of dough into 11-12 rounds without unrolling it.
- Gently press the center of each dough round with a tart tamper to create a well for the pie filling.
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place the dough rounds in the basket and top each with a tablespoon of cherry pie filling.
- Air fry in batches at 390°F (200°C) for 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Carefully remove the hot crescent rolls from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
- Cooking times may vary according to Air Fryer.
- Cook in batches leaving a little room between each crescent roll round.
- You can use less milk for a thicker glaze or more for a thinner glaze.
- You won't need the entire can of cherry pie filling for this recipe, but any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months—perfect for a future batch of danishes!
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