Description
Blackberry Cream Cheese Danish is a buttery, flaky pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese and juicy blackberries, baked until golden brown. Made with store-bought puff pastry, it’s a quick and elegant treat ideal for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll puff pastry sheets and cut into squares. Lightly score a smaller square within each piece without cutting through.
- Spoon a dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square.
- Top with a few blackberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest, if using.
- Fold edges slightly or leave open-faced.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use raspberries or blueberries as an alternative to blackberries.
- Add a lemon glaze or chopped nuts for variation.
- Store at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Don’t overfill to prevent leaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg