Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
This easy blueberry danish features a flaky puff pastry dough that’s topped with a cream cheese mixture and fresh blueberries. Once baked in the oven the puff pastry gets golden brown and extra flaky. Drizzle a sweet glaze overtop and you have yourself the easiest pastry (made in 20 minutes!)
Prep Time10minutes minutes
Cook Time20minutes minutes
Total Time30minutes minutes
Servings6 servings
Calories441kcal
INGREDIENTS
Danish
1 frozen sheet puff pastry thawed but still slightly chilled
4 oz cream cheese softened
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk any percentage will be fine, I used 2%
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Wash
1 large egg
2 teaspoons water
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat to 400°F.
Thaw the puff pastry dough. Roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle square, about 11×11 inches. Cut the puff pastry sheet into a 2×3 grid. Making 6 rectangles total.
Score each square leaving ½ “ border. Then using a fork puncture the middle of the puff pastry about 3-4 times. This will prevent the middle from puffing so much during baking.
Transfer the squares to a parchment lined baking sheet.
In a medium bowl cream the cream cheese and egg yolk until smooth. You will want the cream cheese to be very soft so that there are no lumps. Add the sugar, lemon juice and vanilla and beat again until very smooth. If making in advance you can cover and chill in the fridge for 1 day, then bring closer to room temperature before using it on the puff pastry sheet.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture in the middle of each puff pastry square. Add a handful of blueberries on top of the cream cheese mixture (or as many as will fit).
Make the Egg Wash
In a small bowl mix the water and egg (I use a fork). Use a pastry brush and brush the edges of each puff pastry with the egg wash.
Bake
Bake for 16-20 mins. Or until golden and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let cool about 10 minutes before adding the glaze overtop.
Make Glaze
While baking make the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle the glaze over each pastry.
NOTES
Store the pastries in an airtight container or Ziplock bag in the fridge for 3-4 days. Warm in the microwave or enjoy cold.
NUTRITION
Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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