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Blackberry Cream Cheese Danish

Blackberry Cream Cheese Danish
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This Blackberry Cream Cheese Danish features flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with a smooth, tangy cream cheese mixture and topped with juicy fresh blackberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, it’s an effortlessly impressive treat with balanced flavors and delicate textures that can be easily customized for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed, about 8x8 inches each)
  • 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit Topping

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling on berries)

Optional Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice or milk (to thin glaze)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Puff Pastry: Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions until pliable but still cold. Lightly flour a surface and gently roll each sheet to smooth creases and even out thickness. Cut into rectangular or square portions based on desired danish size.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy without lumps.
  3. Assemble the Danish: Lightly score around the edges of each puff pastry piece about 1/2 inch from the border without cutting through. Spread a generous spoonful of cream cheese filling inside the border, then evenly distribute fresh blackberries on top and sprinkle with sugar.
  4. Brush Egg Wash and Bake: Beat egg yolk with water and gently brush onto the pastry edges to achieve a golden, shiny finish. Bake assembled danishes in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  5. Optional Glaze Drizzle: Once slightly cooled, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice or milk to a drizzling consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the danishes for extra sweetness and shine.

Notes

  • Keep pastry cold and work quickly to maintain flakiness.
  • Use fresh blackberries for best texture and flavor; if using frozen, thaw and drain well.
  • Avoid overfilling with cream cheese and berries to prevent sogginess.
  • Brush egg wash thoroughly on edges for a perfect golden crust.
  • Allow danishes to cool slightly before applying glaze to avoid melting.
  • Leftovers store well in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated up to 4 days.
  • You can freeze unbaked danishes and bake them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to baking time.
  • Reheat gently in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8-10 minutes to regain crispness; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: blackberry, cream cheese, danish, puff pastry, breakfast pastry, dessert, brunch, baked goods

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