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A row of blueberry Danishes topped with fresh blueberries and drizzled with icing.
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Blueberry Danishes

Flaky pastry, rich cream cheese, and fresh blueberries—these homemade danishes are bakery-worthy but simple enough to make at home!
Prep Time20 minutes
Baking Time18 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Pastries
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

For the Pastries

  • 17.3 oz box puff pastry (2 sheets) thawed per package directions
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tbsp sugar, divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water

For the Frosting

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk for a thinner drizzle)

Instructions

  • Preheat to 400°F (200°C)
  • Lay out the thawed pastry sheets on a flat surface
  • Cut along the fold lines to create 3 strips per sheet, then cut each strip in half to make 12 rectangles
    Two sheets of rolled-out puff pastry are laid on a marble surface, each with a visible fold line down the center, ready to be transformed into delicious blueberry Danishes.
  • Arrange the rectangles on a large, ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them
  • Lightly score a ¾-inch border around each rectangle using a paring knife. Be careful not to cut all the way through
    A hand with a red knife scores rectangular pieces of dough on a floured surface, preparing for delicious blueberry Danishes.
  • Poke the center area of each rectangle several times with a fork to prevent it from puffing up
    Rectangular pieces of raw pastry dough with fork pricks, perfect for making delicious blueberry Danishes, are arranged on a baking sheet.
  • Put the baking sheet in the freezer or fridge while you work on the filling
  • In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth
    A bowl of thick creamy frosting with a metal spatula rests on a marble surface, perfect for topping those freshly baked Blueberry Danishes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the fridge or freezer and spoon the mixture evenly into the center of each pastry and spread it out within the scored border
  • Toss the blueberries with lemon juice and the remaining tablespoon of sugar. Distribute them over the cream cheese filling
    A white bowl filled with frosted blueberries sits on a marble surface, reminiscent of the sweet allure found in Blueberry Danishes.
  • Beat the egg with water in a small bowl
  • Brush the edges of the pastries with the egg wash for a golden, glossy finish
    Gently hand brushing Blueberry Danishes, each pastry square crowned with plump blueberries and a luscious cream mixture, using a vibrant red brush.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Adjust consistency by adding more cream (for a thinner drizzle) or powdered sugar (for a thicker drizzle)
    A spoon drips liquid into a white bowl on a marble surface, reminiscent of the glaze dripping from freshly baked blueberry Danishes.
  • Let the pastries cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the frosting over each Danish before serving
    A rectangular pastry, known as a Blueberry Danish, topped with creamy icing and vibrant blueberries, rests elegantly on a dark surface.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Pastry | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg