Fruit Danish Breakfast Pastries (Printable Version)
Quick, beautiful pastries with puff pastry, cream cheese filling, and fresh fruit - perfect for weekend brunches.
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry Base
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1 box (2 sheets) puff pastry dough, thawed
→ Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon sour cream
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons lime juice
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Zest of 1 lime
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2½ teaspoons Mexican vanilla or vanilla extract
→ Toppings
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Fresh blueberries
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Fresh strawberries, halved
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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Sanding sugar
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Extra lime zest for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Cut 4 rounds from each pastry sheet using a 4.5-inch biscuit cutter.
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Score each round with a smaller cutter to create a border.
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Place prepared rounds on baking sheets lined with silicone mats or parchment paper.
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In a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla until smooth.
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Place approximately 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each round.
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Carefully spread the filling, leaving a ¼-inch rim around the edge.
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Top half of the pastries with fresh blueberries.
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Top the remaining pastries with halved fresh strawberries.
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Bake for 15-16 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
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Allow pastries to cool to room temperature before serving.
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Sprinkle with additional lime zest if desired before serving.
# Notes:
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Can roll out scraps for extra pastries.
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Perfect for brunch or special occasions.
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Serve with coffee, tea, milk, or juice.