Description
Lemon Blueberry Cheese Danish is a heavenly breakfast treat that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh lemons with sweet blueberries, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry. This delightful pastry features a rich cream cheese filling, making it an irresistible addition to your morning routine or any special gathering. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, this recipe guarantees smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in fresh blueberries.
- Cut the pastry into squares (about 4×4 inches) and place a spoonful of filling in each center. Fold corners toward the middle.
- Brush each pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: Feel free to replace blueberries with strawberries or raspberries for a fruity twist. For added flavor, consider mixing in orange zest or using flavored cream cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze unbaked danishes for later use.