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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time1 hour
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberry, Danish, ginger, pastries
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 247kcal

Ingredients

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

Additionally

Instructions

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:

  • Stir the powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and milk together until smooth.

Notes

Find the dough recipe here: Homemade Danish Dough.

Nutrition

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