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Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pastries

Description

Delight in these irresistible Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a luscious blend of sweetened cream cheese and mixed berry compote. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these pastries combine the creamy richness of cream cheese with the bright, fruity flavor of berries, all baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

For the Berry Compote

  • 1 cup mixed berries (frozen)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 5 oz cream cheese (full fat, softened)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

For the Pastries

  • 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry dough
  • Milk for brushing edges (about 1 tbsp)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • Turbinado sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Berries: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries and ⅓ cup granulated sugar. Cook gently until the berries release their juices and the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the refrigerated puff pastry sheet and press it flat to smooth out any creases.
  3. Cut Pastry Circles: Using a 3.2 inch round cookie cutter, cut 12 circles from the puff pastry sheet. Then, with a smaller 2.2 inch round cookie cutter, gently press into the center of each larger circle to create an indentation without cutting all the way through. This will form a border to hold the fillings.
  4. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
  5. Assemble Pastries: Using an offset spatula, spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry circle and spread it evenly within the indented border. Next, use a slotted spoon to carefully place about 1 tablespoon of the cooled berry compote on top of the cream cheese layer in each pastry.
  6. Brush Edges: Lightly brush the exposed edges of the puff pastry outer circle with milk to promote browning during baking. Optionally, sprinkle the edges with turbinado sugar for extra sweetness and crunch.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet on the center oven rack and bake for approximately 15 minutes. The pastries should be golden brown around the edges and cooked through at the bottom.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the pastries to cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Use frozen berries directly for the compote; no need to thaw before cooking.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
  • Do not cut through the puff pastry with the smaller cutter; this helps keep the filling contained while baking.
  • Brushing the puff pastry edges with milk helps achieve a beautiful golden crust.
  • Turbinado sugar adds a nice texture contrast but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • For best results, serve pastries warm but they are also delicious at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/blueberry-cream-cheese-pastries-recipe/