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Blueberry Lemon Cream Danishes

Flaky puff pastry filled with tangy lemon cream cheese and juicy blueberries, finished with a bright lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 danishes
Course: Pastries
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Pastries
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
Lemon Cream Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blueberry Topping
  • 1.5 cups blueberries fresh
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice.
  4. Cut puff pastry into squares and score borders.
  5. Add lemon cream filling and blueberries to centers.
  6. Brush edges with egg wash and bake 18–22 minutes.
  7. Cool slightly and drizzle with lemon glaze before serving.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for maximum flakiness and use fresh lemon for the brightest flavor.