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Blueberry Vanilla Custard Danish

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Blueberry Vanilla Custard Danish is a bakery-style pastry made with flaky puff pastry, rich homemade vanilla custard, and sweet juicy blueberries. These elegant pastries offer the perfect balance of crisp layers, creamy filling, and fruity flavor, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or special occasions.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pastries
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and milk until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard.
  4. Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated.
  5. Transfer the custard to a bowl and allow it to cool for about 15 minutes.
  6. Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares to make 8 pastries.
  7. Lightly score a border about 1/2 inch from the edge of each square without cutting all the way through.
  8. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of cooled custard into the center of each pastry square.
  9. Scatter fresh blueberries evenly over the custard filling.
  10. Brush the pastry borders with the beaten egg wash.
  11. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
  12. Allow the pastries to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
  13. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use for the flakiest results.
  • Frozen blueberries may be used without thawing.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the custard for extra brightness.
  • Use almond extract along with vanilla for a richer bakery-style flavor.
  • Drizzle cooled pastries with a simple vanilla glaze for added sweetness.
  • Custard can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in a 325°F (165°C) oven for 5 to 8 minutes to restore crispness.
  • Baked pastries can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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