Description
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry is an elegant yet easy dessert featuring flaky golden layers filled with a creamy vanilla-infused filling and fresh blueberries. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s perfect for brunches, holidays, or whenever you crave something sweet and simple.
Ingredients
Scale
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 cup fresh blueberries
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold and roll out the puff pastry to remove creases.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center of the pastry.
- Top with fresh blueberries evenly over the filling.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and seal edges using fingers or a fork.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.