
Fresh blueberries are in season and bursting with flavor. What better way to enjoy them than with this simple recipe for Cream Cheese Blueberry Danishes.
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Serving Size
6
Ingredients
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
4 ounce cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice + zest
1/4 cup Bonne Maman Blueberry Preserves
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 large egg + 2 tsp water or milk (for egg wash)
Icing
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon water
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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For the cream cheese filling, mash the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and zest with a fork until incorporated. Switch over to a whisk to remove any lumps. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, gently mix the blueberry preserves, blueberries, and cornstarch. Set aside.
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Unfold the thawed puff pastry and lightly dust with flour. Roll just until seams are blended.
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Cut the puff pastry in half, then each half in thirds to create 6 rectangles.transfer to the baking sheet.
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Score a 1/4 inch border on each rectangle using a paring knife - avoid cutting all the way through. Lightly brush the borders with the egg wash.
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Spoon 1 tbsp of the cream cheese filling onto each danish and spread to the inside borders. Top with 1 tbsp of the fruit filling and gently spread.
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Bake the danishes for 20-25 minutes until edges are puffed up and golden. Remove from the oven and allow to rest.
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While the danishes are baking, whisk the ingredients for the icing. When the danishes are slightly cooled, drizzle each with a little icing. Serve warm.
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