Homemade Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Delight
A delightful dessert combining cream cheese and fresh blueberries in flaky puff pastry.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
- Knife
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 package Puff Pastry Usually contains two sheets.
- 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Rinsed and checked for stems.
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened.
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar To sweeten the filling.
- 1 large Egg Beaten with a tablespoon of water for egg wash.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract.
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional for added flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thaw the puff pastry for about 15 minutes at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blueberries into the cream cheese mixture.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square and fold over to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Can be paired with ice cream or whipped cream.