Description
A delightful pastry combining tangy lemons and sweet blueberries, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 package puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the blueberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sugar.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares.
- In the center of each square, add a dollop of cream cheese and a spoonful of the blueberry mixture, then fold the corners to create a pocket.
- Brush the tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using almond extract and trying different fruits like raspberries or cherries. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg