Blueberry Cheese Danish are one of the easiest and most delicious sweet treats you can make. Puff pastry is topped with a rich cream cheese layer and a sweet blueberry topping. Baked until golden brown these are the ultimate simple sweet!
Blueberry Cheese Danish Recipe
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When it comes to sweet treats we love a quick, easy, and impressive recipe! These pastries are so simple to make but they look like they came from a fancy bakery! If you love blueberries as much as we do try out Blueberry Crumble Bars!
What are Blueberry Cheese Danish
Blueberry Cheese Danish are one of the best pastries you will ever have. A light and crisp pastry is topped with an irresistible rich and creamy cream cheese layer. Topped with a sweet and tangy combination of fresh blueberries and blueberry jam and baked until golden brown. Finished off with a sprinkle of lemon zest to add the perfect pop of fresh flavor, these are simply the best!
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- Banana Oat Crumble Muffins
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Breakfast Pockets
- Bacon Egg and Cheese Ring
- Breakfast Sliders
Ingredients
- Blueberries - the combination of fresh blueberries and jam gives the pastries the best texture and flavor. We recommend using fresh berries but in a pinch you can use frozen (note: they will release more liquid when cooking).
- Blueberry Jam - we love to use a pure blueberry jam as it really brings out the flavor of the blueberries. You can also use any jam you have on hand - raspberry, strawberry, triple berry, etc. They all work great!
- Cream Cheese - our favorite part of any pastry or Danish! We love fruit and cheese pastries. The cream cheese is so rich and creamy it complements the sweet strawberry topping perfectly.
- Egg - used to brush the edges of the pastries to give them a golden brown shiny color!
- Icing Sugar - this is added to the cream cheese layer to sweeten the cream cheese.
- Vanilla - to flavor the cream cheese layer.
- Egg Yolk - this helps thicken the cream cheese layer so that is stays nice and thick and creamy when baked.
- Puff Pastry - this is a secret weapon in the kitchen! We always keep 2 packs in our freezer so we can whip up our favorite desserts in minutes like our Nutella Twist Pastries!
How to Make Blueberry Cheese Danish
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- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets or baking trays with parchment paper. Place oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven.
- In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, icing sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix well with a fork or use a handheld mixer. Mix until evenly combined. (Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature or else your mixture will have lumps. You can microwave the cream cheese on a microwave safe plate for 15-30 seconds to ensure it is softened).
- Add the blueberries and jam to a small bowl and stir until evenly combined.
- On a lightly floured cutting board or kitchen counter, unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets.
- Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the pastry into 9 evenly sized rectangle pieces of pastry (3 x 3 grid cut).
- Carefully use a knife, to score the pastry to create a smaller rectangle leaving about ⅓” edge. This step will help the puff pastry rise nicely on the edges. Refer to picture.
- Gently brush this edge of each danish with the egg wash.
- Add the cheese filling to the center (approximately 1 ½ tbsp) and spread just to the edge of the smaller rectangle outline without covering the ⅓” edge.
- Top the cheese filling with the fruit mixture. Optional: add a sprinkle of granulated sugar around the edges of the pastry.
- Repeat with the second sheet of pastry.
- Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking trays. Space the pastries 2" apart as they will expand while baking.
- Place in the preheated oven and allow to bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges start to puff and turn golden in colour.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving and then top with lemon zest (optional). Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Danish
- Puff Pastry - store bought frozen rolled puff pastry is the quickest way to make this recipe. All you need to do is thaw the pastry and then remove it from the package. However, if you cannot find rolled puff pastry, you can use a pack of unrolled puff pastry. Allow the pastry to thaw, cut the brick in half and then roll into 2 evenly sized square pieces.
- Flavor Variations - the best part about this recipe is that it is customizable! Instead of blueberries and blueberry jam you can use any combination of fruits and jam. For example, strawberries and strawberry jam, raspberries and raspberry jam, you can even mix the flavors by using fresh blueberry's and strawberry jam!
- Cream Cheese Layer - it is crucial that the cream cheese is softened at room temperature so that it is easy to mix together and spread on the pastries. If you use the cream cheese straight out of the fridge, there will be lumps in the cream cheese mixture.
FAQ
The pastries can be served warm out of the oven or at room temperature. To reheat, place the pastries on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. You can also air fry them at 350°F for 2-3 minutes. If you microwave the pastries for 5-10 second, they will be nice and warm but the pastry will no longer be crispy.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to retain freshness for up to 2-3 days.
Yes! This is a perfect make ahead recipe. You can make them up to 1-2 days in advance and store them in the fridge before serving. You can reheat them quickly in the oven or air fryer before serving.
We do not recommend freezing. Unfortunately, they will not have the same texture after thawing. They’re best served fresh.
Use a gluten free homemade or store-bought puff pastry.
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Enjoy!
- Sab
Blueberry Cheese Danish
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened, 250 grams)
- ¼ cup icing sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh)
- ¼ cup blueberry jam
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed, homemade or store-bought)
- 1 large egg (whisked)
- 1 lemon (zested, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets or baking trays with parchment paper. Place oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven.
- In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, icing sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix well with a fork or use a handheld mixer. Mix until evenly combined. (Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature or else your mixture will have lumps. You can microwave the cream cheese on a microwave safe plate for 15-30 seconds to ensure it is softened).
- Add the blueberries and jam to a small bowl and stir until evenly combined.
- On a lightly floured cutting board or kitchen counter, unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets.
- Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the pastry into 9 evenly sized rectangle pieces of pastry (3 x 3 grid cut).
- Carefully use a knife, to score the pastry to create a smaller rectangle leaving about ⅓” edge. This step will help the puff pastry rise nicely on the edges. Refer to picture.
- Gently brush this edge of each danish with the egg wash.
- Add the cheese filling to the center (approximately 1 ½ tbsp) and spread just to the edge of the smaller rectangle outline without covering the ⅓” edge.
- Top the cheese filling with the fruit mixture. Optional: add a sprinkle of granulated sugar around the edges of the pastry.
- Repeat with the second sheet of pastry.
- Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking trays. Space the pastries 2" apart as they will expand while baking.
- Place in the preheated oven and allow to bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges start to puff and turn golden in colour.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving and then top with lemon zest (optional). Serve and enjoy!
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Kim says
Everyone loves them! They didn’t last long either 😊