Blueberry Cheese Danish with Puff Pastry Recipe
This Blueberry Cheese Danish with Puff Pastry is a delightful and easy-to-make pastry combining creamy sweetened cream cheese, fresh blueberries, and homemade blueberry jam all encased in flaky, golden puff pastry. Perfect as a breakfast treat or a sweet snack, these individual danishes are baked to perfection with a beautiful, glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 36 minutes
- Yield: 9 individual danishes 1x
- Category: Breakfast Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Blueberry Jam
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Danish Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup blueberry jam (prepared above)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Make the Blueberry Jam: Place the blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: While the jam cooks, thaw your puff pastry sheet at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the Pastry: On a floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry into a 9×9 inch square. Cut the dough into nine 3×3 inch squares. Score a smaller square inside each square about 1/4 inch from the edge, being careful not to cut through. Use a fork to prick the center area of each square so this part doesn’t puff up excessively during baking. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar until smooth. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of this mixture into the center of each puff pastry square and gently spread it without touching the scored edges.
- Add the Blueberry Topping: In another small bowl, combine the prepared blueberry jam with fresh blueberries. Place a heaping tablespoon of this mixture on top of the cream cheese layer in each pastry square, spreading gently to avoid the edges.
- Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash. Brush this wash around the edges of each puff pastry square for a golden finish. Bake on the prepared sheet for 16 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and optionally dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your homemade blueberry cheese danish!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and spreading.
- Do not cut through edges when scoring to keep the pastry puffing properly.
- Piercing the center prevents excessive puffing in that area, helping keep toppings in place.
- You can prepare the blueberry jam ahead of time and store it refrigerated.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- For a crispier bottom, bake on a preheated baking stone or steel if available.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze for extra sweetness.
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