A delicious and flaky pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese and juicy blueberries, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 18 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 33 minutes
 
							- Yield: 6 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
 
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
 
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
 
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
 
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
 
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
 
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
 
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
 
- 1 tbsp water
 
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
 
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
 
- In another bowl, toss blueberries with lemon juice and cornstarch.
 
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into rectangles or squares.
 
- Spoon a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry piece, followed by a spoonful of blueberries.
 
- Fold the edges slightly or shape as desired (e.g., braid, pinwheel).
 
- Beat egg with water and brush over the edges of the pastries.
 
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
 
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Ensure puff pastry is properly thawed before use.
 
- Frozen blueberries can be used, but drain excess juice.
 
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
 
- You can drizzle with icing instead of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 danish
 
							- Calories: 280
 
							- Sugar: 10g
 
							- Sodium: 180mg
 
							- Fat: 18g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 9g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 24g
 
							- Fiber: 1g
 
							- Protein: 4g
 
							- Cholesterol: 45mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: blueberry danish, cream cheese pastry, easy breakfast, puff pastry dessert