Description
This easy and delicious Blueberry Danish features a flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and sugar, topped with sweet blueberry preserves or fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blueberry preserves or fresh blueberries
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Prepare Puff Pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into 6 equal rectangles (or desired size).
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Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Assemble the Danish:
- Place a dollop of cream cheese filling in the center of each rectangle.
- Add a spoonful of blueberry preserves or a few fresh blueberries on top of the filling.
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Shape the Pastry:
- Fold the corners of each rectangle toward the center, overlapping slightly, to create a pocket. Press gently to seal.
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Apply Egg Wash:
- Beat the egg and milk together. Brush this mixture lightly over the pastry to give it a golden, glossy finish.
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Bake:
- Arrange the pastries on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let the pastries cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
- Filling Variations: You can substitute the blueberry preserves with other fruit preserves, like raspberry or strawberry, for a different flavor.
- Egg Wash: If you prefer a dairy-free version, you can use a non-dairy milk like almond milk for the egg wash.
- Fresh vs. Preserves: Fresh blueberries are great if you prefer a burst of fruit in every bite, while preserves give the filling a smoother consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg