Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid, a perfect blend of sweet blueberries and creamy filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or a stunning dessert at gatherings. Its braided design not only adds elegance to your table but also makes it an impressive treat that will leave your family and friends asking for more. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, this pastry braid is sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix blueberries with cornstarch and lemon juice; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the puff pastry and top with the blueberry mixture. Cut strips along both sides of the pastry about an inch apart and braid by folding strips alternately from each side. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for glaze; drizzle over cooled braid before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg