Description
Looking for a quick, bakery-style treat that feels luxurious without the fuss? These Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries are your golden ticket. With buttery, flaky layers of puff pastry, a tangy-sweet cream cheese center, and bursts of juicy blueberries, this dessert (or breakfast!) is pure perfection. Whether you’re in need of quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or sweet brunch food ideas, this easy recipe delivers crowd-pleasing results every time. Serve warm for maximum melt-in-your-mouth magic.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
3. Cut puff pastry into 4 rectangles or squares and place them on the baking sheet.
4. Add 1-2 tablespoons of cream cheese filling in the center of each piece.
5. Top with blueberries, distributing evenly.
6. Fold the pastry as desired or leave open-faced.
7. Brush edges with egg wash for shine.
8. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
9. Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use an all-butter puff pastry for the richest flavor and flakiest texture.
Don’t skip the egg wash—it gives the pastries their signature golden finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg