Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish is a delectable pastry that captures the essence of bakery-style treats right in your kitchen. This easy-to-make dessert features a flaky, buttery crust filled with rich cream cheese and fresh blueberries, making it perfect for brunches or a sweet indulgence any time of day. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, this danish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center of each square and top with blueberries.
- Fold corners towards the center to seal, pressing edges down with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash (beaten egg mixed with 1 tbsp water) before baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg