Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Crescents Recipe
Delight in these Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries, featuring a flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a luscious combination of tangy cream cheese and sweetened blueberry filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this recipe combines fresh blueberries simmered with citrus and sugar, paired with a smooth, vanilla-infused cream cheese layer, all baked to perfection and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Filling
- 18 ounces fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Puff Pastry and Assembly
- 2 boxes puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Make Blueberry Filling: Rinse the blueberries and transfer them into a medium saucepan. Sprinkle the blueberries with sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir gently to combine and cook over medium heat until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Once thickened, remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add in the egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, then continue to beat until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets. Place one sheet on the prepared baking sheet. To make rolling easier, it’s helpful to cut the puff pastry diagonally into strips in preparation for forming crescent shapes.
- Assemble Pastries: Evenly spread half of the cream cheese filling over the first puff pastry sheet, followed by half of the cooled blueberry filling. Be careful not to use too much filling to avoid spilling when rolling. Then top with the second puff pastry sheet.
- Form Crescents: Using the diagonal cuts made earlier, roll each strip up into a crescent shape. Place the formed crescents on the baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining pastry sheets and fillings.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the whole egg and water until combined. Brush this egg wash generously over each pastry to achieve a shiny, golden finish when baked.
- Bake Pastries: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Once baked, remove pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an added touch of sweetness and elegance.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
- Do not overfill the pastries to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Cutting the puff pastry diagonally before spreading the filling helps in rolling the crescents neatly.
- Blueberry filling can be made ahead and refrigerated to save time.
- Serve pastries warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
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