Description
Blueberry Cheese Danish is a heavenly pastry that combines a flaky, buttery crust with a luscious cream cheese filling and vibrant blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon delight, this easy-to-make treat will brighten your day and impress your guests. The delightful aroma of baked pastries fills the kitchen, making it hard to resist enjoying them warm out of the oven. With its beautiful presentation and customizable fruit options, this Blueberry Cheese Danish is sure to be a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 1 egg (for wash) + 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into squares or rectangles.
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in blueberries; avoid crushing them.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture on each pastry piece, fold corners towards the center, and pinch to seal.
- Mix egg with water; brush over pastries for shine.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh blueberries for best results; frozen can make the pastry soggy. For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest into the cream cheese filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat at 350°F for optimal freshness.