Before you begin, set 4 oz of cream cheese out to warm and softenWhen you are ready to begin, preheat you oven to 375 degrees FAfter the cream cheese has softened, cream it until smooth in a medium mixing bowl
Add1/4 Cup granulated sugar1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp almond extractblending until smooth and creamySet aside
On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper arrange 2 cans of crescent roll dough in the shape of a heartSpread an even amount of the cream cheese mixture around the inner circleTop with 1 Cup cherry pie filling, being careful not to overfill
Gently fold the ends of the dough over the top, tucking the extra underneathWorking with chilled crescent dough will make this step easier. Warm dough is more pliable and prone to breaking
When finished your pastry should look like thisIt is now ready to bake
Bake the pastry for 15 minutes at 375 degrees FIt is done when it has a slightly golden colorAllow it to cool completely
Sift some powdered sugar on top to finish the look