Description
Delightful danishes combining sweet blueberries and creamy cheese wrapped in flaky pastry, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
- Mix together softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine blueberries, water, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat until thickened.
- Spread cream cheese mixture on each puff pastry rectangle, then swirl in the blueberry compote.
- Fold the edges of the pastry to create a border.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a creamier filling, mix in some sour cream or Greek yogurt. Adjust sweetness of the blueberry compote as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American