Delicious Blueberry Danish That Will Brighten Your Morning

This Delicious Blueberry Danish combines flaky pastry, rich cream cheese, and fresh blueberries, creating a perfect breakfast treat.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 pastries

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pastry

1 sheet Puff Pastry Keep it chilled until ready to roll.

For the Filling

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for smoother mixing.
1 large Egg Yolk Can substitute with an egg wash if desired.
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
1 tbsp Lemon Juice Can be swapped with lime juice.
1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhance according to taste.

For the Topping

1 cup Fresh Blueberries Frozen can work as well.
1 cup Powdered Sugar For glazing.
2 tbsp Milk A non-dairy option can be substituted.

Equipment

Oven
mixing bowl
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Pastry brush

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Roll out the chilled puff pastry into an 11x11-inch rectangle.
Cut the rolled pastry into six equal rectangles and score a border.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, egg yolk, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Spoon the cream cheese filling into each scored pastry and top with fresh blueberries.
Brush the edges with an egg wash made from yolk and water.
Bake for 16 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool slightly, then drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry cool before baking for best results. Dry blueberries thoroughly before use to avoid sogginess.

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