Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a homemade Blueberry Danish, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry and creamy cheese filling. This treat is not only a visual delight but also a burst of flavors, thanks to the homemade blueberry preserves that elevate it to new heights. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With minimal preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy this delicious pastry whenever the mood strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry
- 4 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 TBSP Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 Large egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tsp Water (for egg wash)
- 1 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 TBSP Water
- 1/2 cup Blueberries
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 TBSP Milk
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the frozen puff pastry on a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick, then cut into rectangles.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Place cream cheese filling on each pastry piece, fold edges to create shapes, and brush with egg wash (egg and water mixture).
- Cook blueberries with sugar and water in a saucepan until softened and slightly thickened.
- Bake pastries on parchment-lined sheets for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla for glaze; drizzle over cooled pastries before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg