Blueberry Cheese Danish Recipe

Name: Blueberry Cheese Danish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup 1% milk; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg, separated; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup 1% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, separated
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice

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In a blender, cover and process cottage cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, milk, oil and vanilla; process until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to cheese mixture. Process just until dough forms a ball (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Place in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg yolk, lemon zest and vanilla. Turn dough onto a 17x13-in. piece of parchment paper. Roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Transfer with paper to a
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4
Spread cream cheese mixture lengthwise in a 3-1/2-in.-wide strip down center of dough; sprinkle with blueberries. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 3-3/4 in. into center. Fold alternating strips at an angle across berries. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Beat egg white and water; brush over dough.
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Bake at 400u00b0 for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm pastry. Refrigerate leftovers.

823

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup 1% milk, 1/4 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Blueberry Cheese Danish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Blueberry Cheese Danish

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