Description
Swirled Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish is a delectable treat featuring flaky puff pastry enveloping a creamy, sweet filling with bursts of juicy blueberries. Perfect for brunch or as an indulgent snack, this pastry is not only beautifully swirled but also incredibly easy to prepare. Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as you bake this stunning pastry that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 egg yolk (for wash)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.
- In another bowl, toss fresh blueberries with a tablespoon of sugar.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over half of the pastry, sprinkle blueberries evenly, then fold over the other half and crimp edges to seal.
- Brush the top with egg yolk for shine and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg