Description
This Blackberry Cream Cheese Danish is a flaky, buttery pastry filled with a luscious cream cheese filling and juicy blackberries. Topped with powdered sugar, it’s a bakery-style treat perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into rectangles or squares.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry piece.
- Top with a few blackberries.
- Fold or crimp the edges of the pastry slightly.
- Whisk together egg and milk, then brush over the pastry for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen blackberries, but thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture.
- Try adding a drizzle of honey or a lemon glaze for extra flavor!
