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Lemon Blueberry Cheese Danish Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Lemon Blueberry Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry featuring a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a creamy lemon-zested cream cheese mixture and sweet blueberry preserves. Finished with a tangy lemon glaze, it’s the perfect treat for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

Pastry:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup blueberry preserves or jam

Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg + 1 teaspoon water, beaten together

Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 lemon, zest freshly grated
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Puff Pastry: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent sticking and facilitate easy transfer.
  2. Slice Puff Pastry: Slice the puff pastry sheet in half lengthwise. If using perforated puff pastry, roll it out slightly to create one long sheet for even layering.
  3. Arrange Pastry Base: Keep one piece of puff pastry on the parchment paper as the base for your Danish.
  4. Make Cream Cheese Filling: Using a hand mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, fresh lemon zest, and powdered sugar until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
  5. Assemble Danish: Evenly spread the cream cheese filling in the center of one puff pastry slice, leaving a border around the edges to seal later.
  6. Add Blueberry Jam: Spoon the blueberry preserves over the cream cheese mixture, distributing it evenly.
  7. Brush Egg Wash Border: Use the beaten egg wash to brush the borders of the puff pastry to help seal the layers together.
  8. Top with Second Puff Pastry: Place the second piece of puff pastry on top of the filling and press down the edges firmly to seal the Danish.
  9. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled Danish for 20 to 30 minutes to help the cream cheese filling firm up and prevent leakage during baking.
  10. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking.
  11. Final Egg Wash and Slits: Brush the entire surface of the Danish with the egg wash for a golden finish. Slice a few slits in the top layer to allow steam to escape during baking.
  12. Bake: Bake the Danish for 20 to 25 minutes until it is golden brown and puffed up beautifully.
  13. Cool Slightly: Remove the Danish from the oven and let it cool slightly before applying the lemon glaze.
  14. Prepare and Apply Glaze: Mix the freshly grated lemon zest, powdered sugar, and lemon juice to create a glaze, then drizzle over the warm Danish for a tangy finish.

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and a smooth filling.
  • Chilling the Danish before baking is crucial to prevent the pastry from shrinking and to keep the filling intact.
  • The slits on top allow steam to escape, which helps to keep the pastry flaky and prevents sogginess.
  • Use fresh lemon zest for the brightest flavor in both the filling and glaze.
  • Blueberry preserves can be substituted with other fruit jams if desired.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/lemon-blueberry-cheese-danish-recipe/