Blackberry Ginger Danish Pastry
If you're in search of a unique and seasonal brunch treat that's extra special, look no further than this incredible Danish pastry recipe! The blackberry ginger filling is an explosion of summer flavors- you'll want to eat it with a spoon! Crunchy toasted almonds and a sweet vanilla bean glaze are like the icing on the cake!
Prep Time35 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Resting Time1 hour hr
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberry, Danish, ginger, pastries
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 247kcal
For the Blackberry Ginger Filling
- 6 ounces fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger (I used Gourmet Garden's Lightly Dried Ginger)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
- 1/4 cup water
For the Vanilla Bean Glaze
Make the Blackberry Ginger Filling:
Place the berries, sugar, and cornstarch in a small pot and toss to combine.
Add the ginger, lemon juice, and water, and cook over medium-high heat until syrup-y and thick, and most of the berries have broken apart but some chunks still remain (approx. 10-15 minutes).
Cool completely.
Assemble the Danish Pastries:
Cut the dough into three equal portions. Cut each third in half, and then cut each half into thirds. You should have 18 equal portions.
Dust your hands and work surface lightly with flour, and roll each portion of dough into a ball. Flatten into discs about 1/8-inch thick, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Place about a teaspoon of blackberry ginger filling in the center of each disc, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and allow to rise for one hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, and brush the exposed pastry with egg wash.
Sprinkle with sliced almonds, and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Cool completely and drizzle with Vanilla Bean Glaze.
Make the Vanilla Bean Glaze:
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.2mg