Description
These Blueberry Brioche Danishes are rich, pillowy soft and layered with a velvety smooth cream cheese center, a juicy homemade blueberry jam and buttery cinnamon sugar crumble topping. The contrast in textures and flavors from the lightly sweet, soft dough to the tangy cream cheese, vibrant blueberry jam and crunchy cinnamon sugar crumble creates a dynamic, delicious experience. These Danishes only require one rise time and make the perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup milk, warmed to 110F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Blueberry Jam
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crumble Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3–4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add instant yeast, warm milk and sugar. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes (this is not needed, as instant yeast does not need an activation step. However, I like to make sure the yeast is working before adding the remaining ingredients). The mixture should be frothy on the surface and smell yeasty. Add in the flour, egg, softened butter and salt. Knead the mixture on medium-low speed for 5 minutes.
2. Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Spray the top of the dough with nonstick cooking spray. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for 70 minutes.
3. While the dough rises, make the blueberry jam. In a medium saucepan, add blueberries, sugar, cinnamon and juice of lemon. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, just until sugar is dissolved and blueberries release their natural juices. Turn the heat off and remove from the heat. Allow to fully cool.
4. Make the cream cheese filling. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a large bowl and hand mixer, add softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and egg yolk. Beat until light and creamy.
5. Make the crumble topping. In a medium sized bowl, add sugar, flour and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Add in 3 tablespoons softened butter. Use a fork to claw/combine the ingredients together until pea sized morsels remain. You can add an extra tablespoon of softened butter if needed to form the crumbs. in refrigerator until ready to use.
6. Punch the dough down and divide into 8 roughly equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then press the balls down and stretch out into a 5 inch diameter circle, leaving the edges a slight bit thicker and the centers flattened.
7. Place the shaped Danish onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
8. Spread cream cheese filling in the flattened center of each Danish. Top with blueberry filling. Brush beaten egg around the edges of the roll, then sprinkle crumble topping over top and around edges of Danish.
9. Bake in 350F preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges of the rolls are golden brown. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20
- Rise Time: 70
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American