BLUEBERRY CHEESE DANISH

Blueberry Cheese Danish image

A layer of blueberries is the sweet surprise hidden inside this pretty pastry. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen staff.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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
FILLING:
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
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

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., 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. Roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Transfer with paper to a baking sheet., 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., Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm pastry. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.