Description
This Swirled Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry featuring flaky puff pastry swirled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling and fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a tasty dessert, these golden swirls deliver a balance of tart fruitiness and rich creaminess in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the danish.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy to create a sweet, flavorful filling.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold fresh blueberries into the cream cheese mixture being careful not to crush them, to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Cut strips lengthwise and crosswise, making slits without cutting all the way through to create twisting strips.
- Assemble Swirls: Spread the cream cheese and blueberry filling down the center of each pastry strip, then carefully twist each strip over the filling to form elegant swirls.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and water, then brush this egg wash over the twisted pastry swirls to promote a shiny, golden finish when baked.
- Bake Danish: Place the prepared swirls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best texture; frozen may release too much moisture.
- Do not cut puff pastry all the way through; the twisting technique creates the signature swirl effect.
- For extra shine, you can brush additional egg wash halfway through baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
