BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE PUFF PASTRY

Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry is a delightful, flaky treat that combines buttery layers of puff pastry with a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling and juicy blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert, these pastries are as beautiful as they are delicious. With minimal effort and just a few ingredients, you can create a bakery-worthy dish right in your own kitchen!

For the Pastries

1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed

4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen blueberries

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

For the Glaze (Optional)

1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar

1-2 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Prepare the Pastry Base

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 6 equal rectangles.

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Assemble the Pastries

Place the puff pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Using a knife, lightly score a border about 1/2 inch from the edges of each rectangle.

Spread a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture inside the scored border of each pastry.

Top the cream cheese with a handful of blueberries, spreading them evenly …