Swirled Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
Swirled Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry that combines flaky layers of puff pastry with a rich cream cheese filling and juicy blueberries. Perfect for brunch or special occasions, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the heavenly aroma as it bakes, and savor each buttery bite filled with sweet and tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- In another bowl, toss blueberries with a tablespoon of sugar.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle, then cut into squares.
- Place cream cheese mixture and blueberries on each square, swirling gently.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Danish (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in lemon zest or swapping blueberries for raspberries or strawberries. Serve warm with powdered sugar dusting or a light glaze for an extra touch.