5 from 12 votes
Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
This Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish features flaky puff pastry squares filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and fresh blueberry compote. Baking until golden, the pastry seals in the creamy sweetness and juicy tartness, creating a delicate, tender treat that pairs well with coffee or as a light dessert.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Danishes
Calories:
477 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 heets puff pastry store bought or homemade
BLUEBERRY FILLING
- 1 cup blueberries fresh
- 1/4 cup sugar
CREAM CHEESE FILLING
- 8 ounces cream cheese whole, room temperature
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Homemade Puff Pastry
EXTRAS
- 1-2 tablespoons milk for brushing
- 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F (180 C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium pot combine the blueberries and sugar, heat on low / medium heat until thickened, stirring often. Be careful not to burn. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a medium bowl beat on medium speed the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut each sheet into 6-8 squares (all the same same size). Top one of the sheets with the cream cheese filling (divided by 6-8) and top with the blueberry filling (6-8 parts).
- Top each square with the remaining squares and seal shut. (using the tongs of a fork). Brush the tops with a little milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden. Eat warm or let cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Fruit fillings can be substituted with apples, pears, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, or cherries; chop larger fruits into small pieces.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated up to 3-4 days; warm to room temperature before serving.
- Freeze fully cooled Danishes wrapped well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Avoid leaving Danishes out too long after thawing due to cream cheese filling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
243mg
(10%)
Potassium
90mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Danishes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 243mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.