Blueberry Danishes

These blueberry danishes are made using buttery puff pastry, so they're super easy to make! They have a sweet 4 ingredient cream cheese filling and delicious juicy blueberries exploding in every bite.

You know those delicious danishes you get whenever you go to a coffee shop? These are exactly, that, but homemade. So they're better! 😉

This recipe has only a few simple ingredients total and couldn't be any easier. It uses a frozen puff pastry as the base, so there's no need to panic about making danish dough.

The blueberries are tossed in lemon zest before added on top of the danishes. The blueberry lemon combo is so dang good and pairs perfectly with the cream cheese filling!

This is the perfect breakfast treat or pick me up snack for any time of the day!

For more blueberry recipes, try Jumbo Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry Banana Bread Muffins, and Blueberry Almond Cake.

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Why this recipe works

Puff pastry - When the pastry is baked, it turns into super buttery pastry with lots of flakey goodness.

Blueberry - Fresh blueberries are used in this recipe. Frozen will not work as they carry to much liquid and will affect the pastry bake.

Cream cheese filling - A delicious 4 ingredient cream cheese filling is spread underneath the blueberries.

Easy to make - Only 6 ingredients total!

Ingredients Notes

Blueberries - Make sure to use fresh blueberries and not frozen. You can also use raspberries, blackberries, or sliced strawberries.

Cream cheese - I used full fat regular cream cheese. 8oz is needed, which is 226g, or typically a stick of cream cheese you find at the grocery store.

Cornstarch - Helps to thicken up the cream cheese filling and acts as an absorbing agent for any potential liquid that could come from washing and drying the blueberries.

Lemon - The zest of 1/2 a lemon is used and mixed with the blueberries. This adds so much flavour!

Puff pastry - I get this at my local grocery store in the puff pastry section. It usually comes in a pack of two, but I only used one sheet in this recipe.

White sugar – Using granulated sugar adds sweetness into these danishes.

Step by step instructions

Here is how to make and bake these Blueberry Danishes. You will need one tray lined with parchment paper, a knife, an electric handheld mixer, and a mixing bowl.

Step 1 – Prep. Line your baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2 - Make the cream cheese filling. First, pull the sheet of puff pastry dough out of the freezer and let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes. Then in a small bowl, add the cream cheese filling, white sugar, cornstarch, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3 - Make the blueberry lemon filling. In a small bowl, Mix the white sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers to combine and release the lemon fragrance. Then add in the blueberries and cornstarch. Mix together until well combined.

Step 4 - Prepare the pastry. Unfold the pastry and place on a cutting board. Cut it into 4 even squares. Transfer onto your prepared baking pan.

Take a smaller circle glass and make an indent in the middle of each square. Make sure you don't cut it all the way down. Take a fork and gently prick the inside circle a few times around. See photo for reference.

Step 5 - Spread the filling. Use approx tablespoon and a half to spread the cream cheese filling inside the circle indent. Make sure not to go over the lines or else it won't bake properly.

Step 6 - Place blueberries on top. Sprinkle 5-7 blueberries on top of the cream cheese filling.

Step 7 - Egg wash. Whisk an egg in a small bowl. Spread the egg wash on the outside border of the pastry using a pastry brush.

Step 8 - Bake the danishes. Place the danishes in the oven at 400F for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. After they slightly cool, transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling completely, or eat them warm!

These danishes are best enjoyed day of. Since they contain dairy in the filling, I suggest storing them in the refrigerator when not consuming.

Once cooled, dust icing sugar on top (optional, but recommended), and enjoy!

Expert Baking Tips

Here are a few expert baking tips from my kitchen to yours

• When indenting the small circles in the puff pastry, don't cut all the way through. The goal is to make an indent so that the edges will rise higher than the filling and it will keep the filling inside the danish.
• Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract into the cream cheese filling for extra flavour.
• Since this is a pastry, the puff pastry has to be cold before baking. Thaw it from the fridge 30 minutes before beginning, and then in the meantime make the filling so you can quickly assemble it once it's ready to cut and fill.

FAQ

Do I have to add the filling?

Yes. This is a cream cheese danish.

Do I have to use blueberries?

Nope! Feel free to use any fresh berry, or chocolate chips, or leave it out completely! I do recommend adding some sort of fruit or chocolate in though, it adds some sweetness and a burst of flavour!

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