How To Make Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish With Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Phyllo dough is lighter and can be more economical.

blueberries

🥗Healthier: mixed berries

💰Cheaper: canned blueberries

Mixed berries provide variety and can be less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with added flavor.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.

Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles.

Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.

Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square.

Top with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of sugar.

Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket.

Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over the warm danishes before serving.

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