Description
This Swirled Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and fresh blueberries. It’s ideal for a breakfast treat or a sweet snack, boasting a perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and buttery flavors with a golden, crispy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the danishes to a golden perfection.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold fresh blueberries into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to crush the berries.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Cut the pastry into strips lengthwise and crosswise, but do not cut all the way through, keeping the strips connected.
- Fill and Shape Swirls: Spread the cream cheese and blueberry mixture down the center of each pastry strip. Carefully twist each strip over the filling to create swirled shapes.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush this mixture over the danishes to help them develop a shiny, golden crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the prepared danishes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Handle blueberries gently to avoid bursting them in the filling.
- Keep the puff pastry cold before rolling out for best flakiness.
- The egg wash gives a beautiful golden finish; don’t skip this step.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
