Description
These homemade Blueberry Danish pastries are the perfect balance of flaky, buttery dough with a sweet blueberry filling. A delicious breakfast treat or dessert that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the Danish dough:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
For the blueberry filling:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
For the cream cheese filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4 equal squares (or more if you prefer smaller Danishes).
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the blueberries begin to break down (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square, spreading it slightly. Then, add a spoonful of the blueberry mixture on top of the cream cheese.
- Fold the corners of the puff pastry over the filling, pinching the edges to seal. If you prefer a more open look, you can leave the center exposed.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar for extra sweetness and a golden finish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let the Danishes cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can swap the blueberry filling for other fruit fillings like strawberry, raspberry, or cherry.
- If using frozen blueberries, make sure to thaw and drain any excess liquid before making the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg