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Decadent Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish – Easy Flaky Breakfast Pastry

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Crisp, golden, and filled with silky cream cheese and juicy blueberries, this Decadent Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish is your go-to for breakfasts, desserts, and brunch. Bakery-level flavor with minimal prep and simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 Danishes

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, kept cold)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for blueberry topping)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut puff pastry sheet into 4 or 6 squares and score a smaller square inside each piece to create a border.
  3. Mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Cook blueberries with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thickened; cool completely.
  5. Spoon cream cheese mixture into the center of each square, staying within the border.
  6. Add a spoonful of cooled blueberry mixture on top of the cream cheese.
  7. Brush pastry edges with egg wash.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Cool on pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving.

Notes

  • Keep puff pastry cold until use to ensure a flaky rise.
  • Cool blueberry topping fully before adding to avoid melting the cream cheese.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat for best texture.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian