Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry, a perfect blend of creamy, sweet filling and vibrant blueberry goodness nestled within flaky puff pastry. These pastries are not only visually stunning with their golden-brown exterior but also offer an explosion of flavors that will leave your guests clamoring for more. Ideal for gatherings, brunches, or simply as a comforting treat at home, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. With a balance of rich cream cheese and fresh blueberries, each bite promises to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 boxes puff pastry sheets
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 egg yolk
- â…“ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the blueberry filling by combining blueberries, sugars, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then let cool.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets; layer one on the baking sheet. Spread half the cream cheese filling and blueberry mixture on top; cover with another pastry sheet. Cut diagonal slits for steam vents and roll gently into crescents.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for about 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: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg