Description
Blueberry Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with a rich cream cheese filling and sweet blueberries. Ideal for brunch or dessert, this treat offers a nostalgic flavor experience that will impress your family and friends. With its golden crust and creamy interior, it’s the perfect indulgence for any occasion. Enjoy the aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through your kitchen as you create this delicious delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tbsp water 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 softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Spoon filling onto the center of each pastry square, folding corners to enclose.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg