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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Recipes » Blueberry Danish - Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

    Blueberry Danish - Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

    Posted on Sep 20, 2023 · Last Updated on Oct 14, 2023 by sharmila kingsly

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    Blueberry Danish is an easy , quick dessert bite made with puff pastry , cream cheese and fresh seasonal blueberries.

    These easy homemade danish pastry is perfect as a snack or breakfast. You can also swap blueberry with any fresh seasonal fruit you prefer.

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    Blueberry Danish

    An easy and quick snack is something everyone loves. These easy dessert bites take less than 30 mins from scratch to finish.

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    • What is Danish Pastry
    • Ingredients
    • FAQ's
    • How to make homemade Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
    • Top Tips
    • Storing Options
    • Similar Recipes
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    What is Danish Pastry

    Danish pastry is a layered sweet pastry introduced in Denmark by the Austrian bakers.

    This is a type of sweet pastry that has layers of cream cheese and a fruit filling.

    Because of its ease to prepare and taste Danish pastries became very popular around the world.

    Ingredients

    Puff Pastry - Use frozen puff pasty. Thaw them until they are slightly chill and use them.

    Blueberry - Use fresh or frozen blueberry. Both work well.

    Cream cheese - Use fresh room temperature cream cheese.

    Egg - An egg wash to the puff pastry edges gives a beautiful golden hue to the Danish.

    Sugar - We use granulated sugar for tossing blueberry and confectioners sugar for preparing the glaze.

    Vanilla Extract for the flavor.

    FAQ's

    How is Danish pastry different from croissant?

    Danish pastries are not rolled like croissants. Danish pastries are more sturdier compared to croissants as it has a filling.

    Can i replace blueberry with other berries ?

    Yes , The recipes works well for all berries. You may use strawberry , blackberry , raspberry too. You can use other berries or a mix of berries too.

    Blueberry Danish

    How to make homemade Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

    Prepare Cream Cheese Filling

    In a mixing bowl add room temperature cream cheese and 2 tbsp of granulated sugar.

    In a mixing bowl add room temperature cream cheese and 2 tbsp of granulated sugar.

    Whip well until creamy.

    Whip well until creamy.
    Prepare Blueberry

    In a mixing bowl add fresh or frozen blueberries and add the remining 1 tbsp of sugar. Toss well so that sugar coats blueberries. Set aside.

    In a mixing bowl add fresh or frozen blueberries and add the remining 1 tbsp of sugar. Toss well so that sugar coats blueberries. Set aside.
    Prepare the Puff Pastry

    Thaw the puff pastry sheets and unfold them to a working surface with flour dusted. Roll them to a big rectangle with a rolling pin.

    Cut them into equal sized square or rectangles with a knife. Arrange the individual portions of puff pastry in a baking sheet.

    Draw a mini square inside the pastry. Prick with forks inside the square. Pricking with fork prevents it from puffing up while the outside puffs up

    Draw a mini square inside the pastry. Prick with forks inside the square. Pricking with fork prevents it from puffing up while the outside puffs up

    Fill the inside portion with the prepared cream cheese filling and top them with blueberries. Repeat for all the puff pastry.

    Crack open an egg and whisk well. Brush the outer layer of puff pasty with egg wash.

    Fill the inside portion with the prepared cream cheese filling and top them with blueberries.
    Oven Method

    Preheat the oven at 180 C / 356 F for 10 mins. Bake at 180 C / 356 F for 18-20 mins until they are golden and baked.

    Bake at 180 C / 356 F for 18-20 mins until they are golden and baked.
    Air fryer method.

    Preheat the air fryer at 200 C / 400 F for 5 mins. Arrange the Danish in air fryer baskets.

     Arrange the Danish in air fryer baskets

    air fry at 180 C / 356 F for 10-12 mins until they are golden and perfect

    air fry at 180 C / 356 F for 10-12 mins until they are golden and perfect
    Prepare the Glaze

    In a mixing bowl add confectioners' sugar and Milk. Mix well until you get a thick glaze. Increase or decrease the milk to bring the glaze to a pourable consistency.

    Allow the Danish pastry to cool down and then gently drizzle the glaze over them and serve.

    Air Fryer Blueberry Danish

    Top Tips

    • Instead of blueberry, you can also use strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry.
    • Berries work well, you can also use kiwi, apple, and pear.
    • Both fresh and frozen fruits work well.
    • Use any favorite glaze of yours.

    Storing Options

    Stays good for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. You can cling wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.

    While serving reheat in the microwave or air fryer and serve warm.

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    Blueberry Danish | Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish

    Blueberry Danish is an easy , quick dessert bite made with puff pastry , cream cheese and fresh seasonal blueberries.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 174kcal
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Equipment

    • airfryer or oven

    Ingredients

    • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Frozen
    • 1 cup Blueberry fresh or frozen
    • 3 tbsp Cream Cheese room temperature
    • 3 tbsp Sugar divided
    • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
    • 1 Egg

    For Glaze

    • ½  cup Confectioners Sugar
    • 1 tbsp Milk
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

    Instructions 

    Prepare Cream Cheese Filling

    • In a mixing bowl add room temperature cream cheese and 2 tbsp of granulated sugar.
    • Whip well until creamy.

    Prepare Blueberry

    • In a mixing bowl add fresh or frozen blueberries and add the remining 1 tbsp of sugar. Toss well so that sugar coats blueberries. Set aside.

    Prepare the Puff Pastry

    • Thaw the puff pastry sheets and unfold them to a working surface with flour dusted. Roll them to a big rectangle with a rolling pin. Cut them into equal sized square or rectangles with a knife. Arrange the individual portions of puff pastry in a baking sheet. Draw a mini square inside the pastry. Prick with forks inside the square. Pricking with fork prevents it from puffing up while the outside puffs up
    • Fill the inside portion with the prepared cream cheese filling and top them with blueberries. Repeat for all the puff pastry.
    • Crack open an egg and whisk well. Brush the outer layer of puff pasty with egg wash.

    Oven Method

    • Preheat the oven at 180 C / 356 F for 10 mins. Bake at 180 C / 356 F for 18-20 mins until they are golden and baked.

    Air fryer method.

    • Preheat the air fryer at 200 C / 400 F for 5 mins. Arrange the Danish in air fryer baskets and air fry at 180 C / 356 F for 10-12 mins until they are golden and perfect

    Prepare the Glaze

    • In a mixing bowl add confectioners' sugar and Milk. Mix well until you get a thick glaze. Increase or decrease the milk to bring the glaze to a pourable consistency.
    • Allow the Danish pastry to cool down and then gently drizzle the glaze over them and serve.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Danish | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.3g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 11.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 3.5g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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