Flaky Cream Cheese Blueberry Danishes
These flaky cream cheese blueberry danishes are a quick, delicious pastry made with store-bought puff pastry, a creamy blueberry filling, and topped with fresh blueberries.
Ingredients
Danish Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed Can be any brand that puffs up.
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened Full fat is recommended.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar if needed.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used but will bleed more color.
- 1 large egg, beaten For egg wash.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Brightens the cream cheese filling.
- 1 tablespoon flour For dusting.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares.
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and mix until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Top with fresh blueberries.
- Fold the corners of the pastry squares into the center to form a danish shape and seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for shine.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These danishes are great for unexpected brunches. If you want to make ahead, assemble and chill before baking or bake and reheat later. They’re best fresh from the oven.