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Blueberry Danishes Recipe

These easy Blueberry Danishes combine flaky puff pastry, creamy sweetened cream cheese, juicy blueberries, and a simple glaze. They are an easy homemade breakfast pastry that looks beautiful and tastes even better.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 teaspoons milk or lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Combine blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  4. Cook over medium heat until the berries soften and the mixture thickens slightly. Set aside to cool.
  5. Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Cut the thawed puff pastry into 8 equal pieces and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Add a small spoonful of cream cheese filling to the center of each pastry.
  8. Top each one with a spoonful of the cooled blueberry mixture.
  9. Whisk the egg with water and brush the exposed pastry edges.
  10. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  11. Let the danishes cool for several minutes.
  12. Whisk powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice to make the glaze.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled danishes and serve.