Description
Sweet Danish pastry meets Nordic charm in this delightful blueberry danish, where buttery layers cradle a luscious berry filling. Crisp, golden edges and juicy blueberries create a perfect harmony that will transport you to a charming European bakery.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup blueberry preserves or fresh blueberries
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C) and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for the pastries.
- Carefully unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, gently stretching and smoothing the dough to create an even texture for cutting into precise rectangular shapes.
- Create a luxurious cream cheese mixture by thoroughly blending softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and aromatic vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Strategically place a generous dollop of the cream cheese filling directly in the center of each pastry rectangle, ensuring even distribution.
- Enhance the filling by carefully spooning blueberry preserves or scattering fresh blueberries atop the cream cheese base, creating a vibrant fruity layer.
- Transform the pastry’s shape by delicately folding each corner toward the center, allowing a slight overlap to form an elegant pocket that encapsulates the filling.
- Prepare a golden glaze by whisking egg and milk together, then meticulously brushing the mixture across the pastry surfaces to promote a rich, lustrous finish.
- Arrange the assembled pastries on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing to allow proper expansion and even browning.
- Bake the Danish for 15–18 minutes, monitoring until the pastries rise dramatically and develop a deep, caramelized golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period, then elegantly dust with a light veil of powdered sugar before serving these delectable treats while still warm.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream to accommodate vegan or lactose-intolerant diets.
- Use whole wheat puff pastry for a more nutritious version with added fiber and nutrients.
- Freeze unbaked danishes for quick future breakfasts by assembling and storing in an airtight container before baking.
- Choose seasonal berries or jam variations to customize flavors and keep the recipe exciting throughout the year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg