Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries
These Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries are a delightful blend of flaky pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese and fresh blueberries, baked to a golden perfection.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened Use high-quality cream cheese for the best flavor.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest Plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice if desired.
For the Berries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used; make sure to toss with cornstarch.
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch To toss with blueberries.
- 1 tablespoon sugar For tossing with blueberries.
For the Pastry
- 1 package frozen puff pastry Contains two sheets, thawed but still cold.
For the Egg Wash
- 1 egg beaten with water Combine with 1 tablespoon of water.
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar For optional sprinkling.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For optional glaze.
- 1-2 tablespoons milk For optional glaze.
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract For optional glaze.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the berries by gently tossing 1 cup of fresh blueberries with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of sugar until coating.
- Unfold the sheets of cold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll each sheet slightly to even it out.
- Cut each sheet into four squares, making a total of eight pieces.
Assembly
- Add approximately 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
- Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of blueberries, then shape the pastries by folding into triangles or pinching corners toward the center.
- Press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush tops with the egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
Baking
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the pastries puff and turn deep golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Optional: Whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract to create a glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm pastries before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality cream cheese. Chilling the pastry and ensuring not to overcrowd them on the baking sheet helps maintain flakiness.