Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of flaky puff pastry, creamy cream cheese filling, and a burst of fresh berries with this easy-to-make berry danish recipe.
Ingredients
– 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
For the cream cheese filling:
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the berry filling:
– 1/2 cup triple berry preserves
– 4 teaspoons cornstarch
– 2/3 cup fresh blueberries
– 2/3 cup fresh raspberries
– 2/3 cup fresh sliced strawberries
For the crumble topping:
– 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
For assembly:
– 1 large egg
– splash of water
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1-2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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In another bowl, combine berry preserves, cornstarch, and fresh berries.
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Make the crumble topping by mixing brown sugar, melted butter, and flour until crumbly.
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Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into rectangles or desired shapes. Place on prepared baking sheet.
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Spread a layer of cream cheese mixture onto each pastry piece, followed by the berry mixture and crumble topping.
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Brush edges with egg wash.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
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Let cool slightly, then drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
– For a twist, try using different types of berries or adding a sprinkle of cinnamon to the crumble topping.
– To save time, you can use store-bought puff pastry instead of making it from scratch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: berry danish, cream cheese danish, puff pastry dessert, brunch pastry, easy danish recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg