This blueberry danish recipe is as delightful to eat as it is to look at. These blueberry danishes are made with puff pastry that forms the base of these pastries that will cradle a sweet cream cheese mixture and a homemade blueberry filling, and baked to golden perfection. Drizzled with a sweet glaze, they’re the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
A steaming hot cup of coffee and a sweet, fruity danish loaded with cream cheese. Oh, yes. Now, that’s the way to start the day. I’ve started many of my days with that wonderful sweet beginning, and I’ve been doing that since I was in college. I used to buy my pastries from the store or the local bakery, but years ago, I decided to bypass the middleman and simply make my own. I make all kinds of delicious pastries, and my favorites always involve fruit and cream cheese. Enter this delicious blueberry danish with cream cheese!
Blueberry Danish
This fruity, cream cheese-filled pastry starts with a classic, braided danish round for the base. I top it with homemade cream cheese mix and blueberry topping, then I bake it until golden. After letting it cool, I drizzle it with a simple, sweet lemon glaze. That’s all there is to it! I’m in and out of the kitchen in no time, and when I’m all done, I have the freshest, most delicious pastries in the world. I never have to look at an expiration date, and my belly is always happy!
Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Danish Recipe
- They are easy to make, and the twisted puff pastry dough creates a beautiful flower design filled with two fillings.
- The combination of sweet cream cheese and homemade blueberry filling is added to each puff pastry, and it’s the perfect flavor combo that everyone will enjoy.
- A sweet glaze is drizzled over each pastry, and the combination of sweet cream cheese, blueberry filling, and glaze drizzle – all on a golden pastry is simply irresistible.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these delicious blueberry-topped pastries, and they’re all either in your kitchen or at your local grocery store.
- Puff Pastry Sheets: We’ll be cutting these into strips, twisting them, and creating pinwheels. Any brand will do.
- Cream Cheese and Egg Yolk: Cream cheese and egg yolk give the sweet, smooth, creamy topping for the pastries.
- Fresh Blueberries: Fresh blueberries give the blueberry filling a bright, sweet pop.
- Lemon Juice: Lemon juice tempers the sweetness of the blueberries with a shot of tartness.
- Lemon Juice and Powdered Sugar: These make the sweet and tangy lemon glaze.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
How to Make Blueberry Danishes
Making these blueberry cream cheese pastries is much easier than you think. It’s an easy recipe from start to finish, and even beginners should have no trouble with it.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Blueberry Filling
Cook the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the berries burst and a thick sauce forms. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool.
Step 3: Make the Pastries
Cut each puff pastry sheet into 8 strips. Then, pinch the ends of two strips together to create one long strip. Twist the strip until it forms a braided piece. Finally, place one end of the braided strip onto the parchment paper and wrap it around itself to form a pinwheel. Repeat until all the strips are used. Poke the center of each pinwheel 4 to 5 times with a fork.
Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Filling
Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Then, add the egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat again for two minutes.
Step 5: Top the Pastries
Add a heaping spoonful of cream cheese mixture to the center of each pastry. Then, top the cream cheese with a spoonful of the blueberry filling.
Step 6: Bake
Whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl. Then, brush it onto the pastries. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.
Step 7: Make the Glaze
After the pastries cool, mix the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Then, drizzle the glaze over the pastries. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Be sure to poke the pinwheels with a fork. This helps them hold their shape by allowing some of the steam to release as they bake.
- Fully soften your cream cheese and bring the egg yolk to room temperature for easy creaming and the smoothest filling texture.
- Be sure your pastries are fully cooled before adding the drizzle. This helps it cling to the pastries and set more quickly.
Variations
- Use your favorite berries or diced fruits to make all kinds of fruity danish variations.
- Use pie filling or even jam in place of the berry topping.
- Switch out milk for lemon juice to make a plain vanilla glaze.
- Omit the blueberry topping for simple cream cheese danishes.
What to Serve with Blueberry Danishes
Start your day with a danish and a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. Or, enjoy the same combo as an afternoon snack. These pastries also make a great addition to a larger breakfast or brunch spread with all your favorite savory breakfast options. Finally, serve them alongside fresh fruit and a little dark chocolate.
Recipe FAQ
People love danishes because they have a sweet, buttery flavor and a light, flaky texture.
Fruity, cream cheese danishes will remain fresh for about three days, so you can make enjoy them after baking them. However, they’re at their best the first day, so don’t make them in advance unless you have to.
Absolutely. Frozen blueberries work perfectly well to make the blueberry filling for these danishes.
Pastries made with cream cheese filling will last for about 3 days in the refrigerator.
Absolutely! These pastries will last for up to a month in the freeze when stored properly.
How to Store Cream Cheese Blueberry Danishes
Refrigerate these danishes in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to a month in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
Set the danishes out about an hour before serving to bring them to room temperature and enjoy!
Try This Delicious Blueberry Danish Recipe Today
This blueberry danish recipe is loaded with the rich, sweet, and tangy flavor of homemade cream cheese mix, bight, sweet blueberry filling, and sweet lemon glaze – all on top of a classic puff pastry pinwheel. They look beautiful and taste amazing, and they’re so easy to make. They’re the best of all possible worlds. Give this recipe a try, and get ready to fall in love!
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Blueberry Danish with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
Blueberry Filling
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoon water
Glaze Drizzle
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box puff pastry sheets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Blueberry Filling
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add in blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stirring continuously, cook until berries start to burst, and a thick sauce forms.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
Pastry
- Cut each pastry sheet into 8 strips.
- Take two strips of puff pastry and pinch the ends together to create one long strip.
- Twist the strip until it forms a braided piece.
- Place one end of the long, twisted strip down onto the parchment paper and wrap the dough around it, starting in the center and creating a pinwheel base. Poke the center 4 to 5 times with a fork.
Cream Cheese Mixture
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat for 2 more minutes.
- Add a heaping spoonful of cream cheese mixture to the center of each pastry followed by a spoonful of blueberry filling.
Egg Wash
- In a small bowl, whisk egg and water together until combined.
- Brush easy pastry with egg wash.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
Glaze Drizzle
- Once the pastries have cooled, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice and vanilla together.
- Drizzle each pastry with glaze and enjoy.
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This is one of my husbands favorite dessert recipes!