Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry is a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and creamy flavors in a flaky, golden crust. These pastries are not only visually stunning but also versatile, making them suitable for everything from brunch gatherings to elegant dessert displays. Each bite delivers a luscious blueberry filling paired with rich cream cheese, ensuring a memorable experience for your taste buds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, this recipe is beginner-friendly and perfect for sharing with family and friends. Impress your guests with these beautiful pastries and enjoy their vibrant colors and delicious taste at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 boxes puff pastry sheets
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 egg yolk
- â…“ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tablespoon water)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugars, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch; heat until thickened.
- Beat softened cream cheese with egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; layer half of the cream cheese mixture and blueberry filling on one sheet.
- Top with another pastry sheet, cut into crescents, and roll each piece up.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (75g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg