Decadent Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
Flaky puff pastry topped with a creamy vanilla cheese filling and fresh blueberries, drizzled with a sweet glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Danish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 box (17.3 oz) puff pastry sheets, thawed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 egg (for egg wash)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1 tbsp milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Cut puff pastry into 8 equal squares.
5. Score a border and poke centers with a fork.
6. Spoon cheese filling into the center.
7. Top with blueberries and lemon zest.
8. Brush edges with egg wash and bake 18-20 minutes.
9. Whisk milk and powdered sugar, then drizzle over cooled danishes.
Notes
Thaw pastry in the fridge overnight for best results.
Ensure cream cheese is room temperature to avoid lumps.
Use frozen berries if fresh aren’t available (do not thaw).