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Flaky Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish Braid

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A flaky, buttery Danish braid filled with a creamy lemon-vanilla cream cheese mixture and juicy blueberries, perfect for brunch or a cozy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (9x12 inches)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed and drained
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Trim edges if needed to form a clean rectangle.
  4. Slice 1-inch strips along the longer edges of the pastry, about 5-6 strips on each side, leaving a 3-inch center panel untouched.
  5. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly down the center panel, leaving a 1/2 inch border on edges.
  6. Scatter blueberries evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Braid the pastry strips over the filling in a crisscross pattern, pressing ends to seal.
  8. Beat the egg with water and brush the braid generously with the egg wash.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  10. Cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes.
  11. Optional: Mix powdered sugar with milk or cream to make glaze and drizzle over the cooled Danish.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use to maintain flakiness. Chill assembled braid for 10 minutes if kitchen is warm. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaking. Use egg wash generously for golden shine. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Can substitute with gluten-free or vegan ingredients as noted.

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Keywords: blueberry, cream cheese, Danish, pastry, braid, dessert, brunch, easy, homemade

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