Description
Delightful blueberry cream cheese puff pastry brings European bakery elegance to home kitchens with minimal effort. Simple ingredients create an impressive dessert that welcomes sweet enjoyment alongside morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 oz (510 g) blueberries, fresh
- 2 boxes puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (67 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- Zest from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Blueberry Compote Preparation: Combine blueberries, sugars, lemon zest, and juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until berries burst and sauce transforms into a glossy, thick consistency. Allow to cool completely.
- Cream Cheese Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese until velvety, blending in egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice to craft a luxurious, tangy mixture.
- Pastry Assembly: Unfurl puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly across one sheet, then layer the cooled blueberry compote on top. Crown with the second pastry sheet and slice diagonally to create elegant crescent shapes.
- Shaping and Sealing: Carefully roll pastries into crescents, meticulously pinching edges to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Egg Wash and Finishing: Whisk egg with water and delicately brush pastry surfaces. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheet and slide into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven.
- Baking and Presentation: Bake for 20 minutes until achieving a perfectly crisp, golden-brown exterior. Once slightly cooled, dust with a ethereal veil of powdered sugar for an enchanting finish.
Notes
- Compote Cooling Tip: Allow blueberry compote to cool completely before spreading on pastry to prevent soggy layers and maintain crisp texture.
- Cream Cheese Consistency: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Pastry Handling Trick: Work with cold puff pastry and handle gently to preserve delicate, flaky layers that create a light, airy texture.
- Golden Brown Secret: Watch pastries closely during final 5 minutes of baking to achieve perfect golden-brown color without burning the delicate edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg