Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry: A Delicious & Easy Recipe

Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry: A Delicious & Easy Recipe

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 25 min Total Time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: French Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description A delicious and easy pastry featuring a flaky crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and sweet blueberry topping.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ( 2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup ice water
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt until combined.
  2. Add the cold butter and cut into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough comes together.
  4. Divide the dough, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  5. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  6. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  7. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Roll out one disc of dough, cut into 3-inch squares.
  10. Fill each square with cream cheese filling and blueberry topping.
  11. Fold squares into triangles and seal edges.
  12. Brush with egg wash made of whisked egg and milk.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  14. Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Ensure butter is very cold for a flaky crust. Use fresh or thawed blueberries.