Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry, a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it’s brunch with friends or an elegant dessert after dinner. These pastries feature a luscious filling of fresh blueberries and creamy cheese, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry that melts in your mouth. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can impress your guests with these visually stunning and delicious pastries. Serve them warm or at room temperature to enjoy their satisfying flavor and charming presentation. Elevate your gatherings with this easy-to-follow recipe that will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 egg yolk
- â…“ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 boxes puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugars, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens. Let cool.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Layer one sheet on the prepared baking sheet, spread half of the cream cheese mixture followed by half of the blueberry filling. Top with another pastry sheet and cut diagonal slits on top.
- Brush with egg wash made from whisking one egg with water. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust baked pastries with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg