Step 1

For Chia Jam

Step 2

1)In a small bowl, add your frozen berries and microwave until defrosted and juices are running freely. Give the berries a good stir to release the juice.

Step 3

2)Add the chia seeds and erythritol and mix very well.

Step 4

3)Put into the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours or ideally overnight.

Step 5

4)When your chia jam is ready you can make the danish.

Step 6

For the danish pastry

Step 7

1)In a food processor add almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt to food processor. Pulse until thoroughly combined.

Step 8

2)Pour in lemon juice and the egg, followed by the water.

Step 9

3)Stop the food processor once the dough forms into a ball. The dough will be sticky to touch.

Step 10

4)Wrap dough in cling film and knead it through the plastic for a minute or two. Allow dough to rest for 10 minutes (and up to 3 days in the fridge).

Step 11

For the danish

Step 12

1)Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius.

Step 13

2)Roll out your Danish pastry to one centimetre thickness, and forming a good size rectangle shape, then cut diagonal strips on either side of the ‘filling’ edge being sure to left a flap at the top and bottom of the pastry (check the video for detailed instructions).

Step 14

3)Lay the chia jam filling first within the filling edges

Step 15

4)Drain the cherries and then sprinkle the cherries on top of the cherry jam

Step 16

5)Bring the flaps into the centre, pinching together to form the danish (see the video for clear instructions).

Step 17

6)Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crispy.

Step 18

7)Serve immediately with some vegan cream on the side.