Description
Swirled Blueberry Cream Cheese Danishes are a delightful pastry that combines flaky layers of puff pastry with a rich cream cheese filling and bursts of fresh blueberries. Perfect for brunch or as a sweet treat anytime, these danishes are sure to impress with their beautiful swirls and delicious flavor. Easy to make and even easier to devour, they bring joy to any gathering or quiet morning at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Cut the pastry into squares and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Fold opposite corners toward the center to create pockets.
- Brush each danish with an egg wash.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate lemon zest into the cream cheese filling. Substitute blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a fruity twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.