WILD BLUEBERRY GOAT CHEESE DANISH

Jan 16, 2019

 

WILD BLUEBERRY DANISH

Cheryl Wixson
This easy recipe is ariff on a high-end bakery product
Go Wild!  Try with different jam flavors!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 ounce piece puff pastry available in frozen section of markets (DuFour brand all butter pastry is best, Pepperidge Farm brand works)
  • 4 ounces local Maine goat cheese  or soft cheese
  • ¼ cup Wild Blueberry Jam

Instructions
 

  • Assemble ingredients and tools.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Allow the puff pastry to defrost and come to room temperature.
  • On a well-floured surface, roll the puff pastry out into a 16 inch by 16 inch piece.
  • Cut into 12 squares, each 4 inches by 4 inches.
  • On each square, place a tablespoon of goat cheese.
  • Then add a teaspoon of wild blueberry jam.
  • Bring the 2 opposite corners of the puff pastry together, and fold together along the edges. Repeat.
  • The finished Danish will look like square with a cross.
  • Bake until the Danish are golden, about 20 minutes.

Cheryl's Notes

Makes 12 Danish
Chef Cheryl’s notes: These delicious treats also freeze well. I keep them stocked and bake as needed for a quick and easy coffee break.
Nutritional analysis per Danish: 197 calories, 4 grams protein, 17 grams carbohydrates, 13 grams fat, 107 mg. sodium, less than 1 gram fiber.

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