Description
A delicious dessert combining fresh blueberries and creamy filling, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 box puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- Coarse sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir together.
- In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth, then add to the blueberry mixture. Stir for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets until more square. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each sheet, leaving 1 1/2 inches of space at each end. Spoon half of the cooled blueberry mixture over the cream cheese mixture.
- Cut two slits at each end (about 1 inch long) and fold these flaps over the filling. Cut strips on each side of the pastry, angled away from the filling. Fold the strips over each other to create a braid. Secure the ends.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash. Brush over both braids and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and flaky. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: blueberry, dessert, puff pastry, braids, easy dessert
