Ingredients

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For the Danishes

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

4 oz cream cheese, softened

3 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg yolk

1 cup blueberry pie filling or homemade blueberry topping

1 egg

1 tbsp water

Optional Glaze

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1-2 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prep the Pastry

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Lightly flour your work surface and unfold the puff pastry sheet. Cut it into 8 equal rectangles or squares.

Make the Cream Cheese Filling

In a small bowl, mix together:

softened cream cheese

granulated sugar

vanilla extract

egg yolk

Beat until smooth and creamy.

Shape the Danishes

Place the pastry pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Use a knife to lightly score a border about 1/2 inch from the edge of each piece, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Prick the center lightly with a fork so it doesn’t puff too much.

Fill

Spoon about 1 tablespoon cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry. Top with 1–2 tablespoons blueberry filling.

Egg Wash

Whisk together the egg and water. Brush the edges of each pastry with the egg wash for a golden finish.

Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the danishes are puffed and deep golden brown.

Let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Add Glaze (Optional)

Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over slightly cooled danishes.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Cooking Tips

Keep the puff pastry cold for the flakiest texture. If it gets too soft, chill it for 10 minutes before baking.
Don’t overfill the centers or the filling may spill over while baking.
Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
Homemade blueberry topping works beautifully if you want a fresher, less sweet flavor.
Bake until deeply golden—underbaked puff pastry can be doughy in the center.
For extra shine, brush the pastries with egg wash twice before baking.
Let them cool slightly before glazing so the glaze doesn’t melt completely off.

Variations

Lemon Blueberry Danish: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the cream cheese filling.
Mixed Berry Danish: Swap the blueberries for strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
Almond Blueberry Danish: Add a few drops of almond extract and top with sliced almonds.
Mini Danishes: Cut the puff pastry into smaller squares for bite-sized brunch pastries.
Streusel Topping: Sprinkle with a quick crumb topping before baking for bakery-style texture.
Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese: Use vanilla bean paste instead of extract for a richer flavor.
Fresh Blueberry Version: Use fresh blueberries tossed with a little sugar and cornstarch.
Breakfast Brunch Style: Dust lightly with powdered sugar instead of using glaze.

Author: Emma
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 255
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g