Braided Blueberry Cheese Danish
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Braided Blueberry Cheese Danish, featuring flaky puff pastry wrapped around a creamy, sweet filling of fresh blueberries and rich cream cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special dessert, this stunning pastry is surprisingly simple to make at home. Impress your family and friends with every bite, served warm and dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle (10×14 inches) on a floured surface. Cut slits along both long sides of the pastry.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center third of the pastry and top with blueberries. Fold over alternating strips from each side to create a braid.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg