This Blueberry Cheese Puff Pastry recipe is such an easy and delicious treat to enjoy for brunch! These can be quickly made with store-bought puff pastry, which gets topped with a sweet cheese filling and fresh blueberries.
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Cheese and fruit danishes are so delicious but can be daunting to make. This recipe takes the challenging pastry part out of the equation, so it's super simple to make! Every bite of these blueberry cheese danishes is crisp, creamy, and bright!
My friends at Lifeway sponsored this recipe and we're bringing you a unique take on sweet cheese pastries! Unlike most danish recipes that call for cream cheese, here you'll use Lifeway's Farmer Cheese (like in my pumpkin cheesecake bars)! It's packed with protein and probiotics and is so delicious in this berry and cheese danish!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's so simple to make with only 7 ingredients and a few steps! You'll be eating your blueberry cheese danish in no time.
- Frozen store-bought puff pastry makes this recipe stress-free! But if you are feeling adventurous, you can make your own puff pastry instead.
- The combination of cheesecake-like filling made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese and fresh blueberries is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
- A dusting of powdered sugar on top of the blueberry puff adds a little sweetness and makes theses danishes look like they are straight from the bakery.
Recipe Ingredients
You'll need the following ingredients to make these delicious puff pastries:
Ingredient Notes:
- Frozen puff pastry is used as the base of these danishes. It is so easy to use! Just make sure to thaw it according to the package instructions before starting the recipe.
- Lifeway Farmer Cheese is a dry cheese that's like a mixture of cream cheese and cottage cheese. It is delicious and packed with protein and probiotics!
- Powdered sugar and vanilla extract add sweetness to the danish filling.
- You can use milk or kefir in the cheese filling. Whichever you have on hand will work well!
- Fresh blueberries add berry sweetness and a pop of flavor to the top of these danishes.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions & Variations
- If you prefer to make everything from scratch, try this rough puff pastry recipe!
- Substitute whatever fruit is in season or you have on hand in place of the blueberries. Try other fresh berries, sliced peaches or plums, mango, or a combination of many!
- If you can't find farmer cheese, use an equal amount of room temperature cream cheese instead.
- Add icing to the cooled pastries for added sweetness.
- Braid the puff pastry over the filling like in my Easy Braided Almond Danish Pastry.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
How to Make Blueberry Danishes
Before starting, thaw the frozen puff pastry sheet according to the package instructions. Make sure it thaws enough before unfolding it so it doesn't break apart or create holes in the dough.
Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix together the farmer cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk or kefir until smooth.
Step 2: Gently roll out the puff pastry sheet on top of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper using a rolling pin. Cut it into 6 equal rectangles and score a smaller rectangle inside of each one, leaving a border around the edge.
Step 3: Spread the filling over the inner rectangles and top with a single layer of blueberries.
Step 4: Brush egg wash over the edges of the puff pastry and bake at 395°F until golden and puffed (about 15-20 minutes).
When you're ready to eat, sprinkle the warm blueberry danishes with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Expert Baking Tips
- Let the cheese soften to room temperature and preheat the oven while the pastry thaws.
- Be gentle when rolling out the pastry sheet. I only do this a little bit so it ends up at about 9x11 inches.
- Don't forget to score the pastries so the edges can rise. I use a pastry wheel to cut and score the sheet.
Common Questions
I like to use Pepperidge Farm's frozen puff pastry or whatever generic brand I can find at the grocery store.
Farmer cheese is a dry, crumbly cheese with a tang. It's 99% lactose free and full of protein, probiotics, and calcium! It's very popular in Eastern European cultures. My boyfriend's Polish family loves it!
You can find farmer cheese by the dairy products in your local grocery story or online at lifewaykefir.com.
This can happen if the pastry didn't sit long enough at room temperature before baking.
Storage
Refrigerator
Store cooled pastries in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Reheating Instructions
Heat the cold danishes in a microwave or toaster oven until warm.
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-Kayla
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Easy Blueberry Cheese Puff Pastry
Equipment
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Pastry wheel or knife
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry store-bought or homemade
- 4 ounces (113.4 g) Lifeway Farmer Cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Thaw the sheet of puff pastry according to the package's instructions.
- Preheat oven to 395°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together the farmer cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract really well.
- Using a rolling pin, gently roll out the pastry sheet to about 9x11 inches on top of the parchment paper.Cut it into 6 equal rectangles and spread them out so they're about 2 inches apart.Lightly score smaller rectangles about ¼ inch inside of each pastry (do not cut all the way through).
- Spread cheese filling over the inner rectangles and then top with a single layer of blueberries.
- Stir the egg in a small bowl and then brush it over the outer edges of the pastries.
- Bake on the middle rack until the edges are golden (about 15-20 minutes).
- Let them cool for 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with extra powdered sugar and enjoy!
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