Description
This Decadent Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish recipe features flaky puff pastry topped with a smooth cream cheese filling and a luscious blueberry compote. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat, these danishes are easy to prepare and bake, yielding 8 golden, puffed pastries with a delightful balance of creamy and fruity flavors.
Ingredients
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Pastry
- 2 puff pastry sheets
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Topping
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp water
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold both puff pastry sheets and cut each into 4 equal squares, resulting in 8 squares total. Score a 1/2-inch border around each square and prick the centers gently with a fork to prevent excessive puffing in the center.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Fill Pastries: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each puff pastry square, spreading it within the scored border.
- Cook Blueberry Topping: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, 2 tablespoons of water, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until the blueberries soften.
- Thicken Blueberries: Stir in cornstarch and continue cooking for another minute or until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly to prevent spreading over cream cheese.
- Add Blueberry Topping: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the blueberry topping over the cream cheese filling on each pastry square, distributing evenly.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and 1 teaspoon of water. Brush the puff pastry borders with the egg wash to help achieve a golden, shiny crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the prepared pastries on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until the pastries are puffed up and beautifully golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow danishes to cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving to add a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries work well; no need to thaw before cooking.
- Score the borders carefully to keep the filling contained during baking.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the cream cheese filling.
- Use chilled puff pastry sheets for best puffing results.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best taste.
