Blueberry Danish
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Blueberry Danish, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry and creamy filling. With layers that melt in your mouth and a luscious blueberry preserve, this treat is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Its easy preparation makes it a family favorite, whether you’re enjoying it on a lazy Sunday morning or serving guests at a gathering. Quick to assemble and even easier to bake, this Blueberry Danish will warm hearts and create smiles around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar (for preserves)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp milk
- Additional blueberries for glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix room temperature cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make the blueberry preserves: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and water. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into squares.
- Assemble: Place cream cheese filling and blueberry preserves on each square. Fold corners to center and pinch to seal.
- Brush with egg wash: Mix egg and water; brush over danishes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and blueberries; drizzle over cooled danishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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