Blueberry Cream Cheese Danishes
Flaky puff pastry nests are filled with sweetened cream cheese, topped with fresh blueberries, and baked until golden before receiving a sweet cream glaze. These simple yet elegant pastries make a delightful breakfast treat or afternoon dessert.
Ingredients for 7 portions
Instructions
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1
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar using a fork until smooth and creamy.
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2
Lightly dust your work surface with flour, unfold the puff pastry sheet, and roll it out gently with a rolling pin.
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3
Cut the puff pastry lengthwise into 7 even strips.
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4
Twist each pastry strip and coil it into a circular nest, pressing down in the center to create a well and pinching the outer end to secure.
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5
Transfer the pastry nests onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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6
Spoon the sweetened cream cheese mixture evenly into the center of each pastry nest.
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7
Place 2 fresh blueberries on top of the cream cheese in each pastry.
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8
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 2 tablespoons of whipping cream to make the egg wash.
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Brush the pastry edges generously with the egg wash mixture.
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Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
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11
In a bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons whipping cream until a smooth glaze forms, then drizzle over the warm pastries before serving.
