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Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry

Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry: Indulge in Easy Elegance

Indulge in Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry, a delightful pastry that is flaky, creamy, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Keep it cold for best results.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Combine with egg for wash.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional but recommended.
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch To absorb moisture from frozen blueberries.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Pastry brush
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into rectangles.
  4. Place a tablespoon of cream cheese filling on one half of each rectangle, leaving a border.
  5. If using frozen blueberries, toss them with cornstarch. Layer blueberries on top of the filling.
  6. Fold pastry over filling and press edges to seal, crimping with a fork for decoration.
  7. Whisk egg and milk together for egg wash. Brush over the tops of each pastry.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh or within a few days. Can be frozen unbaked for later use.

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