Wild Blueberry Coffee Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry
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1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
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1 egg (for egg wash)
→ Wild Blueberry Filling
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1 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Cinnamon Streusel Topping
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
→ Glaze
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon milk or cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, combine the wild blueberries, lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the blueberries break down slightly (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the ingredients until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 6-8 squares or rectangles, depending on your preferred size for the danishes.
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Place the pastry squares or rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a fork, gently score a border around the edge of each pastry, about 1/2 inch in from the edge. Spoon a generous amount of the blueberry filling into the center of each pastry.
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Sprinkle the cinnamon streusel topping evenly over the blueberry filling, pressing it lightly into the filling.
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Lightly beat the egg and brush it over the edges of the puff pastry to give it a golden finish when baked.
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Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and puffed up, and the streusel is crispy.
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While the danishes are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
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Once the danishes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze over the danishes while they are still warm.