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blackberry cheese danish pastry on a sheet pan.
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Blackberry Cheese Danish

Blackberry Cheese Danish is filled with lemon-thyme cream cheese, then topped with fresh blackberries on a buttery puff pastry crust. It’s finished with a delightful sugar glaze that creates the perfect breakfast, brunch or dessert!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 404kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Equipment

Ingredients

CREAM CHEESE LAYER

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (purchase a roll that fits a sheet pan or baking sheet)
  • 4 ounces neufchâtel cream cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon curd
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme

BERRY LAYER

  • 1 cup berry jam (any berry jam will work)
  • 2 cups fresh (or frozen) blackberries
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

SUGAR GLAZE

  • 4 Tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. half & half

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Roll puff pastry sheet out onto a half-size sheet pan or baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • Roll edges up all the way around pastry.
  • Mix cream cheese with powdered sugar, lemon curd and thyme in a small bowl. 
  • Spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto the puff pastry sheet.
  • Mix jam, blackberries and cornstarch together in a small bowl.
  • Drop blackberry mixture by spoonfuls on the cream cheese layer.
  • Spread the mixture evenly over pastry with a spoon.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes until puff pastry is golden brown.
  • Allow pastry to cool completely for 30 minutes.
  • Mix powdered sugar and half & half together until smooth.
  • Drizzle over entire pastry, then cut into rectangles and serve.
  • Sprinkle pastry with extra fresh thyme if desired.

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Notes

  • Both fresh and frozen blackberries work well in this recipe. 
  • Use a puff pastry sheet that will fit a half-size sheet pan. Make sure you purchase puff pastry and not phyllo dough or crescent rolls  which will not hold up to the weight of the filling. 
  • Blackberry Cheese Danish is delicious for breakfast, brunch or dessert! It also makes a lovely presentation for bridal showers or a holiday brunch. 

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg