Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out pastry to 12×9″ rectangle.

Cut in half lengthwise and cut each half in thirds.

With a small knife, score a border 1/2 inch around the edge of each rectangle.

Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla.

Divide it among the 6 danishes and spread. Keep it inside the scored area.

Place 6 cherries in the middle of each.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired.