Blueberry Cheese Danish with Puff Pastry Recipe
This Blueberry Cheese Danish with Puff Pastry is a delightful homemade treat combining flaky puff pastry with a creamy sweetened cream cheese filling and a luscious homemade blueberry jam topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these danishes offer a perfect balance of buttery pastry, tangy cream cheese, and fresh blueberry flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: 9 danishes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Blueberry Jam
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Danish
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup blueberry jam (prepared from above)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Make the Blueberry Jam: Place the blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Once done, set aside to cool.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: While the jam is cooking, thaw the puff pastry sheet until cold but not frozen. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape Puff Pastry: Roll the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface into a 9 by 9 inch square. Cut the dough into a 3 by 3 grid, creating 9 equal squares. Using a sharp knife, lightly score a smaller square inside each piece about 1/4 inch from the edge without cutting through. Poke the center of each square with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much. Set aside.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with 1 & 1/2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until smooth. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of this mixture into the center of each puff pastry square and gently spread it, avoiding the edges.
- Add Blueberry Topping: In another small bowl, combine the blueberry jam with fresh blueberries. Top each cream cheese-filled square with a heaping tablespoon of this blueberry mixture, spreading gently and keeping clear of the edges.
- Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Beat the egg with water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash to help them brown nicely. Bake the danishes in the preheated oven for 16 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Remove from oven, dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your homemade blueberry cheese danishes!
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is thawed properly to allow for easy rolling and cutting.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture in the topping and jam.
- Do not cut through the scored lines to maintain the raised crust effect.
- Egg wash helps to give the pastry a beautiful golden and shiny finish.
- These danishes are best enjoyed the same day but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- For a vegan version, use vegan cream cheese and egg substitute for the wash.
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