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Blueberry Cheesecake Danish Braids

These Blueberry Cheesecake Danish Braids are stunning, flaky, and delicious! Creamy cheesecake filling meets fresh blueberries in a bakery-worthy pastry treat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry, Breakfast, Brunch, Cheesecake, Easy, Puff Pastry, Quick
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package puff pastry sheets thawed
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for dusting
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly dust your clean work surface with the flour to prevent sticking. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets and gently roll them out into a rectangle about 12 x 9 inches.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a fork or whisk to blend everything until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly down the center third of the puff pastry rectangle, leaving about an inch of space at the top and bottom edges. Sprinkle the fresh blueberries evenly over the cream cheese filling.
  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make diagonal cuts on the left and right sides of the puff pastry, about 1-inch wide strips. Fold the strips over the filling in a crisscross pattern to create the braid effect, pressing the ends to seal.
  • Lightly beat the egg and use a pastry brush to coat the entire braid with the egg wash, giving it a golden color as it bakes.
  • Transfer the braid to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  • Let the braid cool slightly on a wire rack. Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar for a pretty, sweet finish.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork or whisk
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Pastry brush

Notes

  • Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
  • Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best burst of flavor.
  • Don’t overfill the pastry to prevent leaking during baking.
  • Assemble the braid ahead and refrigerate or freeze before baking to save time.
  • Swap blueberries for other fruits or add lemon zest for extra brightness.