Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (1g) lemon zest
- 1 sheet (480g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (15ml) milk
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, 2 tbsp sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until berries soften.
- Stir in cornstarch and cook for one more minute until the liquid becomes a thick, glossy glaze. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest using a hand mixer until smooth and airy.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on parchment paper and cut the sheet into 8 equal squares.
- Using a knife, lightly score a smaller square inside each piece (about 1/2 inch from the edge), without cutting all the way through.
- Place a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Top the cream cheese with a spoonful of the cooled blueberry compote.
- Brush the borders of the pastry with beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and risen.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze, then drizzle over the danishes before serving.