Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries
Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries - A Delicious Treat for Any Occasion!
Looking for a sweet and tangy dessert that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than these delectable Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries! Made with a flaky pastry crust, creamy cream cheese filling, and bursting with juicy blueberries and zesty lemon flavor, these pastries are sure to be a hit with everyone.
To make these Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
To start, preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spread a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto each pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges. Top each pastry with a handful of blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Fold the edges of the pastry up and over the filling, pinching the corners together to seal.
Brush the pastries with lemon juice and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
These Lemon Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a flaky pastry crust and creamy filling that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Serve them warm with a cup of coffee or tea for a delicious treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Type: Dessert Pastry
Ingredients:
- Puff pastry
- Cream cheese
- Blueberries
Cooking Tips:
- Thaw the puff pastry before using it
- Beat the cream cheese mixture until smooth and creamy
- Pinch the corners of the pastry together to seal
Appearance:
- Golden brown and puffed up
- Generous spoonful of cream cheese mixture
- Blueberries and lemon zest on top
Taste:
- Sweet and tangy
- Flaky pastry crust
- Creamy filling
