Lemon Blueberry Danish

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This easy Lemon Blueberry Danish pastry recipe has puff pastry filled with blueberries and topped with a sweet lemon cream cheese drizzle.

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Danish Pastry

With Easter just around the corner, I am working on our menu. We usually have a light breakfast in the morning before the days’ activities, and this year, I’ve decided to make these tasty little pastries.

The great thing about this Lemon Blueberry Danish recipe is how easy it is! It starts with puff pastry – usually available in your grocer’s freezer section. Add a quick and simple filling, bake, then add a drizzle of sweet glaze. Perfection.

Let me show you how easy they are to make …

Danish pastry recipe

Ingredients for pastry

puff pastry
blueberry jam or preserves
fresh blueberries
large egg
water
coarse sugar

Ingredients for icing

cream cheese
unsalted butter
powdered sugar
vanilla extract
lemon zest
lemon juice

fresh blueberries put on the dough squares

How to make Lemon Blueberry Danish

Time needed: 35 minutes.

How to make Lemon Blueberry Danish

Prepare baking sheet and preheat oven.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Cut and fill pastry pieces.
Cut the puff pastry into 4 equal pieces and lay them on the prepared baking sheet. Melt the blueberry jam in a small microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring in between each session, until spreadable. Place 1 teaspoon of the jam in the center of each pastry, spreading evenly. Evenly distribute the blueberries over the jam, dividing them equally between the four pieces of pastry.
Fold over edges and brush with egg wash.
In a small bowl, add the egg and splash of water, whisk to combine. Fold over one corner of the pastry over to cover the filling, brush a little egg wash on top of the folded-over corner. Take the opposite corner and fold it over the filling and press it down on top of the other piece of pastry. Brush the whole pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle the coarse sugar evenly over each pastry.
Bake and cool slightly.
Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the pastries to cool slightly on a wire rack.
Prepare the icing.
While the pastries are baking, place the cream cheese and butter in a medium-sized bowl. Using a hand mixer, cream together until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest, mixing to combine. Mix in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. If the glaze is thick yet pourable, it is ready. If it is still too thick to pour, add a little more lemon juice until it reaches the right consistency.
Top with icing and serve.
Drizzle the icing over the pastries and serve.

how to fold danish pastry - fold one corner over and brush it with egg wash

Danish pastry: FAQs

If you run into any problems or if you would like some suggestions, be sure to read this section before leaving a comment.

Can these pastries be kept at room temperature?

Yep! Be sure they’re covered or in an airtight bag. They will be good at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Can you freeze the baked/cooked Danish pastry?

Yes! Allow the pastry to cool completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap and then in a layer of aluminum foil. Label and date it. It can be frozen for up to 1 month.
When you’re ready to eat it, remove all of the wrappings and allow it to thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Reheat it in a 350°F oven for 7-10 minutes or until the crust is crisped and the center is heated through.

How to defrost Danish pastry?

Remove all of the wrapping and allow it to thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Reheat it in a 350°F oven for 7-10 minutes or until the crust is crisped and the center is heated through.

Can you reheat Danish pastry?

Yes! You can microwave it for a few seconds until it is heated through or you can bake it in a 350°F oven for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.

how to fold danish pastry - fold opposite edge over and brush with egg wash

How did you like this recipe

This recipe is perfect when you want a sweet breakfast treat! Not only is it super simple, but it’s super fast! How did you and your crew like the recipe? I would love to hear from you in the comments!

sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking

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