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Perfect Star-Spangled Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

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A quick and easy Danish pastry featuring flaky puff pastry, tangy cream cheese filling, and fresh blueberries, perfect for celebrations and any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and egg yolk; mix until creamy and combined.
  3. In a small bowl, toss blueberries with lemon juice and 2 tbsp sugar. Let sit to release juice.
  4. Unfold thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into four equal 5×5 inch squares.
  5. Score a smaller square inside each pastry square about 1/2 inch from edges without cutting through.
  6. Spread about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese filling inside each scored square, avoiding edges.
  7. Top cream cheese layer evenly with blueberry mixture including some juice.
  8. Whisk egg and water for egg wash. Brush edges of each pastry square with egg wash.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown, checking after 15 minutes to avoid over-browning.
  10. While baking, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make glaze. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  11. Cool Danishes on a rack for 10 minutes after baking, then drizzle glaze over the top.

Notes

Thaw puff pastry completely and keep cool to handle easily. Use egg wash generously for golden crust. Rotate baking sheet halfway for even baking. Drizzle glaze when Danishes are warm but not hot. If cream cheese filling is too runny, chill for 10 minutes before spreading. Lemon juice in blueberry topping brightens flavor and balances sweetness.

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