Lemon Blueberry Danish
INSTRUCTIONS :
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Lay puff pastry on a flat surface, and cut each strip into 12 rectangles.
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Arrange the puff pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Use a fork to poke holes around the middle where you will be putting the filling Do not poke holes near the outside, creating a border. This allows the outside border to rise and puff up while the center stays low and holds the filling.
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In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
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Spread about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture onto the center of each puff pastry.
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In a small bowl, mix together blueberry jam and the fresh blueberries.
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Top the cream cheese mixture with the blueberry mixture.
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In a small bowl, whisk egg. Brush onto outside edges of pastry.
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Bake for 15- 18 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven. Set aside to cool slightly.
