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Blueberry Cheese Danish with Puff Pastry Recipe

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This Blueberry Cheese Danish recipe combines flaky puff pastry with creamy sweetened cream cheese and a homemade fresh blueberry jam topping. The golden baked pastries are topped off with a dusting of powdered sugar, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Blueberry Jam

  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Danish Filling and 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)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Make the Blueberry Jam: Place the blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a jam consistency. Set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: While the jam is cooking, thaw the puff pastry sheet until cold but not frozen. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Roll and Cut Pastry: On a floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a 9 by 9 inch square. Cut into a 3 by 3 grid to make 9 equal squares. Using a sharp knife, score a smaller square about 1/4 inch from the edge of each square without cutting all the way through. Poke the center of each square with a fork to prevent puffing in that area. Set aside.
  4. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar until smooth.
  5. Assemble Danishes: Using a measuring spoon, place a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each puff pastry square. Spread gently, avoiding the edges. In another bowl, mix the prepared blueberry jam with fresh blueberries, then spoon a heaping tablespoon of this mixture on top of the cream cheese layer, gently spreading without touching the edges.
  6. Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg with water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash to help them brown and seal during baking.
  7. Bake: Place the assembled danishes on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  8. Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your fresh blueberry cheese danish warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold for best puff during baking.
  • Do not cut fully through when scoring the inner square to create the Danish shape.
  • Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor, but frozen can be used if thawed and drained.
  • Dusting with powdered sugar is optional but adds a nice finishing touch.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.

Keywords: Blueberry Danish, Puff Pastry Pastry, Cream Cheese Danish, Breakfast Pastry, Homemade Blueberry Jam

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