Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- 1 box puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold the puff pastry sheets and lay them on a cutting board. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 6 equal rectangles (3 strips per sheet, then cut each strip in half). Place the rectangles on a baking sheet.
- Score the Pastry: Using a small paring knife, lightly score a rectangle 1 inch from the edge of each rectangle. Poke a few holes in the center of the pastry with a fork. This will allow the edges to rise during baking.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and almond extract (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Danishes: Spread an equal amount of the cream cheese filling into the center of each rectangle. In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with lemon juice until coated, then evenly distribute the blueberries on top of the cream cheese.
- Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash around the outer edges of each pastry.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the edges of the pastry are golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have almond extract, you can skip it or substitute with a splash of lemon extract for a different twist.
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk over the cooled pastries.
- These danishes are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
