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Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

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A warm, flaky pastry filled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture and fresh blueberries, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry (about 8 oz or 225 g each), thawed but cold
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or lemon juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add a splash of milk if too stiff.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unfold each puff pastry sheet and cut each into 4 equal squares (about 5×5 inches). Keep pastry cold.
  4. Place about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Top each with about 2 tablespoons of fresh blueberries, gently pressing into the filling.
  6. Fold each corner of the square towards the center, pinching lightly to seal but leaving filling visible.
  7. Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg, avoiding the filling.
  8. Place danishes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Optional: While cooling slightly, whisk powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice to make glaze and drizzle over danishes.
  10. Cool danishes on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold to prevent sticking and ensure puffiness. Chill cream cheese filling if it softens too much before assembling. Avoid egg wash on filling to prevent burning. For gluten-free or vegan versions, use specialty puff pastry and dairy-free cream cheese substitutes.

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