Ingredients
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Brioche Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cubed
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
Coffee Cake Crumb:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Optional Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, egg, egg yolk, and warm milk. Mix on low 2-3 mins. Add cubed butter and knead 3-4 mins until soft. Cover and let rise 1-2 hrs until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- Divide dough into 8–12 pieces and roll into tight balls. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, mix 2-3 mins until light and fluffy.
- Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter for crumb.
- Shape dough into rings with 1/2-inch edge. Place on pan, fill centers with cream cheese and blueberries, brush edges with beaten egg, sprinkle crumb on top.
- Bake 20-30 mins until edges golden. Cool at least 10 mins.
- Optional: Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled danishes.
Notes
- Use parchment for easier cleanup.
- Substitute fresh blueberries if desired.
- Glaze is optional but adds sweetness and shine.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian