Amazing 30-Minute Blueberry Lemon Danish Recipe to Crave
A flaky, fruity brunch winner that feels bakery-fresh at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 6 danishes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup blueberry preserves or fresh blueberry compote
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar glaze (1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk)
- Optional: extra lemon zest & crumble topping
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 squares. Fold or twist the edges inward slightly to form a border.
- Spoon 1 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square, followed by a spoonful of blueberry preserves.
- Brush pastry edges with egg wash. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze and top with fresh lemon zest or crumble if desired.
Notes
- Use quality puff pastry for best results.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Serve warm for maximum enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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