Berry Danishes

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Puff pastry is topped with a sweet cream cheese mixture & tart macerated berries to make these delicious Breakfast Danishes. Garnished with powdered sugar and fresh mint, this breakfast pastry is a true treat.

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Danishes

ingredients

  • 14 ounces puff pastry
  • Powdered sugar
  • Mint leaves

Macerated Fruit

ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mixed berries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Cream Cheese Mixture

ingredients

  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Lemon zest

Egg Wash

ingredients

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons water

Method

  • Step 1

    Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions.

  • Step 2

    Macerate berries by mixing them with sugar and cornstarch and set aside.

  • Step 3

    Mix room temperature cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest.

  • Step 4

    Gently roll your pastry and cut into 8 rectangles. Score the edges and add about a tbs of cream cheese mixture and top with 2 tablespoons of the berry mixture.

  • Step 5

    Brush egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar on the edges.

  • Step 6

    Bake in a preheated oven at 400 F for about 20 mins; finish with powdered sugar and mint leaves and enjoy!