Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.
Dark Cherry Chocolate Cheese Danish. Light, flaky puff pastry cradling a layer of chocolate cream cheese topped with sweet, dark cherries. A drizzle of cherry flavored icing completes this festive holiday dessert.
What could make this even more special?
Pairing these rich flavors with Gallo Family Vineyards Red Moscato and White Zinfandel.
This week Sunday Supper and Gallo Family Vineyards team up to share our choices for pairing Gallo Wines with some of our favorite dishes for the Holidays.
Holiday season starts here with breaking out the traditional recipes we associate with yearly gatherings.
Cookies are a must from Thanksgiving right through New Year’s Day. Â Recipes for kiffels, roll outs, gingerbread men, thumbprints and more surface and beg to be baked. At home I’ll keep a plateful handy for picking at while we decorate and wrap presents.
The Holidays involve many get-togethers too. From office parties to family brunches there’s something for everyone.
We often do a potluck at work. It’s fun to sample all the different dishes. I’ll usually take along a main meal. A hot crockpot dish like a hearty pork barbecue or sweet and sour meatballs says, “Relax, enjoy and celebrate the season.”
Throughout December, friends invite us over for everything from elaborate appetizer parties to cozy couples nights.
For these outings I usually bring dessert. My friends expect me to bring something new to the table. If you know me, you know I hate to disappoint.
These Dark Cherry Chocolate Cheese Danish are really simple to make but look so elegant. You can show these light pastries off at a casual event, yet elegant enough for that dressy New Year’s Eve party.
Of course I’ll take along a bottle of Gallo Family Vineyards Red Moscato and one of Gallo White Zinfandel for our hosts to enjoy.
Gallo Family Vineyards Red Moscato is my favorite wine to enjoy with desserts. Red Moscato pairs so well with the bold flavors of dark cherries and rich chocolate in these danish. This refreshing, sweet medium-bodied wine is best-enjoyed chilled. Red Moscato also pairs with light cheeses and adds a nice balance to spicy cuisine.
If you enjoy your wine a little less sweet with desserts, try Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel Pair Gallo Family Vineyards medium-bodied White Zinfandel with a wide range of foods from Thanksgiving turkey to chicken salad and even peach cobbler.
Dark Cherry Chocolate Cheese Danish
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup pitted dark cherries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Bring sugar and water to a boil over low-medium heat whisking constantly to dissolve sugar and thicken. When syrup forms, remove from heat and add cherries. set aside.
- Cream together cheese and chocolate syrup.
- Cut puff pastry into 9 pieces. Place pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet pan.
- Spread each piece with chocolate cheese filling. Top with a few cherries and syrup.
- Fold into a triangle and pinch shut.
- Bake at 400 degrees until brown and flaky, about 12 to 15 minutes. Move danish around a bit halfway through to prevent the bottom from being soggy.
- While danish bakes, prepare glaze. Mix together powdered sugar and about 2 tablespoons of the cherry syrup until desired consistency is reached. set aside.
- Place danish on rack to cool. Drizzle with cherry glaze.
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This is the season of giving and Gallo Family Vineyards has a wonderful way we can all give back to our communities. It’s called Gallo Family Vineyard Every Cork Countsâ„¢ Program.
I’ve participated in this program for the past few years.
Here is more about the Gallo Family Vineyard Every Cork Countsâ„¢ Program:
“Our family is committed to helping Meals on Wheels America to improve the health and quality of life for the seniors they serve. For the sixth year in a row, Gallo Family Vineyards invites Americans to help end senior hunger and isolation with our annual
Every Cork Countsâ„¢ program. We’re donating $1 for every cork submitted through our website or snail mail. All Gallo Family fans have to do is snap a picture, or send their corks!”
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Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.
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