Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry that marries the sweet tang of fresh blueberries with creamy, rich cream cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these pastries are sure to impress your guests and satisfy any sweet tooth. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create this indulgent treat that evokes the warmth of a cozy bakery right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling and a few blueberries in the center of each square.
- Fold over diagonally, sealing the edges well.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in some lemon zest with the cream cheese filling. - Try swapping blueberries for other berries like raspberries or strawberries for variations. - Allow danishes to cool slightly before slicing to ensure the filling sets properly.