Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry, a perfect combination of sweet blueberries and creamy cheese enveloped in flaky pastry. These pastries make an impressive addition to any gathering, brunch, or as a tasty snack. The homemade blueberry filling adds freshness while the cream cheese blend provides a rich contrast, making each bite a treat to savor. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these pastries are sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 (for cream cheese filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 boxes puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine blueberries with sugars, lemon zest, juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened; let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese with egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Roll out one puff pastry sheet on a floured surface; layer half the cream cheese mixture followed by half the blueberry mixture. Top with another pastry sheet.
- Cut slits in the top layer for steam release and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg