Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

This recipe provides a simple and delicious way to create a beautiful blueberry cream cheese danish using store-bought puff pastry. The combination of creamy filling, sweet blueberries, and flaky pastry makes for a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients:

Egg Wash:

Icing:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:

   • In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Place the filling in the refrigerator until ready to use.

3. Prepare the Puff Pastry:

   • Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package directions.
   • Unroll both sheets of puff pastry.
   • Cut one sheet in half. Place the half sheet at the end of the whole sheet and pinch seam together with your fingers to create one large rectangle.
   • Slice off top corners of pastry and continue making angled slices down each side.

4. Assemble the Danish:

   • Spread the cream cheese filling evenly along the center of the puff pastry rectangle.
   • Sprinkle the fresh blueberries over the cream cheese filling.
   • Fold the sliced strips of pastry over the filling at a 45-degree angle, alternating from each side to create a braid-like pattern.

5. Egg Wash and Bake:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 2 teaspoons of milk to create the egg wash.
   • Transfer the assembled danish to the prepared baking sheet.
   • Brush the top and sides of the danish with the egg wash.
   • Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the danish is golden brown.

6. Prepare the Icing:

   • In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, ½-1 tablespoon of milk, and ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
   • Mix until smooth and creamy.

7. Finish and Serve:

   • Once the danish has cooled slightly, drizzle the icing over the top.
   • Slice and serve.