Best 7 Danish Cherry Rhubarb Dessert Recipes

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When it comes to quick and easy dessert recipes, few can beat the simplicity and deliciousness of a Danish Cherry Rhubarb Dessert. This classic Scandinavian dessert combines tart rhubarb, sweet cherries, and a creamy custard filling, all baked together in a flaky pastry crust. Not only is it a delightful treat to enjoy any time of year, but it's also a great way to use up leftover rhubarb and cherries from your garden. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.

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DANISH CHERRY RHUBARB DESSERT



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"Can I have the recipe?" is the question I'm always asked whenever I serve this delicious dessert. Rhubarb is generally ready first thing in spring, and these bars are a great way to welcome the season.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, separated
1 cup cornflakes
4 to 5 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1-1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in the milk and egg yolk. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 13-in. x 9-in. x rectangle. Place one rectangle in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cornflakes., In a large bowl, combine rhubarb and 1-1/2 cups sugar. Stir in pie filling and vanilla; spread over cornflakes. Top with the remaining pastry. Cut slits in the top. , In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY RHUBARB CRUNCH



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My husband's grandmother gave me this recipe, along with a bundle of rhubarb, when we were first married. I had never cared for rhubarb, but after trying this dessert, I changed my mind. Now my children dig in, too! -Sharon Wasikowski, Middleville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
4 cups diced rhubarb
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour and salt; stir well. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat 2 cups of mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; cover with rhubarb. , In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water; cook until mixture is thickened and clear. Stir in extract and cherry filling; spoon over rhubarb. Combine nuts with reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over cherries. Bake until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly browned, 40-45 minutes. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PHILADELPHIA-CHERRY DANISH DESSERT



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Skip the line at the bakeshop and make your own cherry Danish dessert! These PHILADELPHIA-Cherry Danish Dessert squares take just 15 minutes of prep.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, divided
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
1 egg white
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can (20 oz.) cherry pie filling
3 Tbsp. milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Unroll 1 can crescent dough into 2 rectangles; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray, firmly pressing perforations and seams together to seal.
  • Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, egg white and vanilla with mixer until blended; spread onto crust. Cover with pie filling.
  • Unroll remaining can of crescent dough into 2 rectangles; pat into 13x9-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations and seams together seal. Place over pie filling.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until golden brown; cool slightly.
  • Mix milk and remaining sugar until blended; drizzle over dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 2 g

RHUBARB CHERRY CRISP



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A combination of sweet, tart tastes combined in this super easy dessert. Good warm with ice cream on top.

Provided by Kel

Categories     Desserts     Crisps and Crumbles Recipes     Rhubarb Crisps and Crumbles Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
½ teaspoon almond extract
4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup margarine or butter
¼ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the cornstarch and sugar. Stir in the water. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Stir in the cherry pie filling and almond extract. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Cut in margarine until the mixture is evenly crumbly. Press 2 cups of this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the rhubarb over the crust, then spread the cherry mixture over the rhubarb. Stir the chopped nuts into the remaining crumb mixture, and sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
  • Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is crisp and golden. Serve warm topped with ice cream or whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.9 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 226.2 mg, Sugar 43.6 g

DANISH CHERRY RHUBARB DESSERT



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Another great Taste of Home recipe. You'll never want store bought danish again, it's to die for and it's such an easy dessert to make.

Provided by Lori Brown @labrown64

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) cold butter
1/2 cup(s) milk
1 - egg, separated
1 cup(s) cornflakes
- 4-5 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1 1/2 cup(s) plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 can(s) cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
GLAZE
1/2 cup(s) confectioners sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Add the milk and egg yolk; mix well. Divide in half.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 13 x 9 inch rectangle. Place one rectangle into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cornflakes.
  • In a bowl, combine the rhubarb and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir in the pie filling and vanilla; spread over the cornflakes. Top with remaining pastry. Cut slits in the top.
  • Beat egg white; brush over the pastry. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over the top. Store in the refrigerator.

CHERRY RHUBARB DESSERT



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With the coming of spring and Rhubarb season upon us make this one of your new recipes this year. The rhubarb with the cherry pie filling makes for a dessert that will soon become a favorite. We love this dessert and I have handed out the recipe more times than I can count.

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cold
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, separated
1 cup corn flakes
rhubarb, 4to 5 cups diced fresh (frozen can be used see note)
1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2-2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Stir in the milk and egg yolk.
  • Divide dough in half .
  • on lightly floured surface roll out each portion into a 13x9 rectangle.
  • place one rolled piece into a greaded13x9 baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with conflakes.
  • In a large bowl comine rhubarb and 11/2 cups sugar,stir in pie filling and vanilla;spread over conflakes.
  • Top with remaining pastry.
  • Cut slits into the top.
  • In a small bowl lightly beat egg white;brush over pastry.
  • Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • Bake at 350 F for 50-55 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl ,combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars. Store in refrigerator. can be served warm or cooled with ice cream or whipped cream.
  • NOTE:.
  • If using frozen rhubarb,measure while frozen (5 cups) Thaw completely in a colander,drain but do not press liquid out of the rhubarb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.4, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 340.3, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 30.3, Protein 4.1

CHERRY DANISH DESSERT



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I found this recipe inside my cream cheese package. It looks like a good one and I'm definately going to try it!

Provided by flume027

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, divided
2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, divided
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Unroll 1 of the cans of crescent dough into 2 long rectangles.
  • Place in greased 13x9-inch baking pan; press onto bottom of pan to form crust, pressing seams together to seal.
  • Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup of the sugar, egg white and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Spread onto crust and then cover the cream cheese mixture with pie filling.
  • Unroll remaining can of crescent dough; separate into 2 long rectangles.
  • Press out to form a 13x9-inch rectangle, pressing seams together to seal.
  • Place over pie filling to form top crust.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly.
  • Gradually add milk to remaining 3/4 cup sugar, beating with wire whisk until well blended.
  • Drizzle over warm dessert.
  • Cut into 24 rectangles to serve.
  • Store leftover dessert in refridgerator.

Tips:

  • For the cherry filling, use fresh or frozen cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
  • To make the rhubarb filling, use fresh or frozen rhubarb. If using frozen rhubarb, thaw it completely and drain off any excess liquid before using.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the rhubarb into thin pieces. This will help it cook evenly.
  • In the rhubarb filling, add a pinch of salt to balance the tartness of the rhubarb.
  • If you want a sweeter dessert, add more sugar to the cherry and rhubarb fillings.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cherry and rhubarb fillings. They should be cooked until they are softened but still hold their shape.
  • For the crumble topping, use a combination of oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter.
  • Use your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Bake the cherry rhubarb dessert until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Serve the cherry rhubarb dessert warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

The Danish cherry rhubarb dessert is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart filling and crumbly topping, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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