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Home » Desserts » Donuts & Pastries » Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

By: Rosemary Published: April 17, 2018 Updated on: February 16, 2023

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Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish, is a quick and simple recipe. Puff Pastry squares filled with a simple cheesecake filling and fresh blueberries. The Perfect Breakfast, Snack or Dessert idea.

Danish on parchment paper with blueberries.

If you are anything like me or a lot of Italians, you will know that we always have a package of Puff Pastry in the fridge. I love puff pastry. All those flaky layers!

It makes a delicious pie crust, perfect for your a savory appetizer or some yummy strawberry sweet tarts or what I have made here. Delicious Cream Cheese Danishes or Turnovers.

I have waited awhile,  but now it is so easy to find fresh berries in the supermarkets. I usually buy a couple of boxes, my kids and my husband love eating them fresh, on ice cream or in yogurt.

Table of Contents

  • Recipe Ingredients
  • How to make Blue Berry Puff Pastry Turnovers
  • What other fruit can I use?
  • How to store the Cream Cheese Danish
  • How to freeze them
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      • BLUEBERRY FILLING
      • CREAM CHEESE FILLING
      • Homemade Puff Pastry
      • EXTRAS
    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Recipe Ingredients

  • Puff pastry – 2 sheets of puff pastry
  • Blueberries – fresh or frozen
  • Sugar – granulated sugar
  • Cream cheese – whole cream cheese room temperature
  • Powdered sugar – also known as icing or confectioners’ sugar
  • Vanilla – vanilla extract
  • Lemon juice – you can also add some lemon zest for a stronger lemon flavor

If you prefer you could probably use pie filling, since it is already thick you don’t have to cook it.

How to make Blue Berry Puff Pastry Turnovers

In a medium pot combine the blueberries and sugar and heat on low / medium heat until thickened, stirring often. Be careful not to burn. Remove from heat and let cool.

In a medium bowl beat with an electric mixer on medium speed the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice until smooth.

cream cheese danish how to make, blueberries & sugar in a pot, making the squares, and ready for the oven.

Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 6-8 squares (all the same same size). Place the squares on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Top one of the sheets with the cream cheese mixture and top with the blueberry filling.

Top each square with the remaining squares and seal shut. Brush the tops with a little milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Eat warm or  Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. 

You could also drizzle with a vanilla glaze if you prefer. In a small bowl mix together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1-2 teaspoons of cream to reach the desired thickness.

I always find that puff pastry desserts go the fastest in my house. And that’s good because they are so easy to make!

Cream cheese danish with one cut in half.

What other fruit can I use?

If you prefer you can use strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries, apples or even pears, if you use bigger fruits for this cream cheese danish recipe then I would suggest chopping them into small pieces.

How to store the Cream Cheese Danish

Any leftovers need to be refrigerated. Store in an airtight container or wrap well in plastic wrap. They will keep for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving.

How to freeze them

Wrap the completely cooled baked pastries in plastic wrap then place in a freezer bag or container, they will keep for up to three months in the freezer.

Let them thaw in the fridge then bring to room temperature before serving, half an hour should be enough time. Don’t leave them out too long because of the cream cheese.

So whenever you are ready for a flaky treat. I think you would enjoy these easy to make Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish. Enjoy!

Two danishes one on top of the other.

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    Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

    Rosemary Molloy
    Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish, is a quick and simple recipe.  Puff Pastry squares filled with a simple cheesecake filling and fresh blueberries.  The Perfect Breakfast, Snack or Dessert idea.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 Danishes
    Calories 477 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 sheets puff pastry store bought or homemade

    BLUEBERRY FILLING

    • 1 cup fresh blueberries
    • 1/4 cup sugar

    CREAM CHEESE FILLING

    • 8 ounces cream cheese whole room temperature
    • 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Homemade Puff Pastry

      EXTRAS

      • 1-2 tablespoons milk (for brushing)
      • 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

      Instructions
       

      • Pre-heat oven to 350 F (180 C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
      • In a medium pot combine the blueberries and sugar, heat on low / medium heat until thickened, stirring often.  Be careful not to burn.  Remove from heat and let cool.
      • In a medium bowl beat on medium speed the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice until smooth.
      • Roll out the puff pastry and cut each sheet into 6-8 squares (all the same same size). Top one of the sheets with the cream cheese filling (divided by 6-8) and top with the blueberry filling (6-8 parts).
      • Top each square with the remaining squares and seal shut. (using the tongs of a fork).  Brush the tops with a little milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar.  Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden. Eat warm or let cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Enjoy!

      Notes

      If you prefer you can use strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries, apples or even pears, if you use bigger fruits for this cream cheese danish recipe then I would suggest chopping them into small pieces.
      Any leftovers need to be refrigerated. Store in an airtight container or wrap well in plastic wrap. They will keep for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving.
      Wrap the completely cooled baked pastries in plastic wrap then place in a freezer bag or container, they will keep for up to three months in the freezer.
      Let them thaw in the fridge then bring to room temperature before serving, half an hour should be enough time. Don’t leave them out too long because of the cream cheese.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 243mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1.7mg
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        1. Stephanie Jones says

          April 2, 2022 at 4:21 pm

          I have a question I am wanting to make these for a friend in another state and overnight ship them the day after I make them. There will be ice packs in the shipping box. Will they be ok to do that

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          • Rosemary says

            April 2, 2022 at 6:15 pm

            Hi Stephanie, and they will arrive the next day? If you pack them well with ice packs, I would think they would be ok. Tell them to smell them and make sure there is no odour before tasting. Let me know.

            Reply
        2. Kathryn Haley says

          January 3, 2020 at 3:27 am

          5 stars
          This might be good though I didn’t taste it yet❤️🧡❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖❤️❤️❤️

          Reply
        3. Despina Aurelio says

          April 21, 2018 at 12:13 pm

          5 stars
          This looks delicious! Do you use mascarpone cheese or regular cream cheese?

          Reply
          • Rosemary says

            April 21, 2018 at 4:01 pm

            Hi Despina I used regular (not light) cream cheese for this recipe. Hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend.

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