Description
Swirled Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with a rich cream cheese filling and juicy blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this recipe is simple to make and will impress your family and friends with its stunning presentation and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash, beaten with a splash of water)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Spread the mixture down the center of the puff pastry and cut slits on either side to create “wings.”
- Fold the wings over the filling and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Swap blueberries for raspberries or strawberries for different flavor profiles. Add lemon zest to the cream cheese filling for a refreshing twist.