Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid is a scrumptious blend of flaky pastry, creamy filling, and juicy blueberries that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for brunch or dessert, this easy-to-make pastry is visually stunning and sure to impress your guests. With each bite, you’ll experience a heavenly combination of textures and flavors, making it an irresistible addition to any gathering. Serve it warm with a drizzle of icing or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 12×15 inches and place on the baking sheet.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center of the pastry and top with blueberries.
- Make diagonal cuts along both sides of the filling; fold each strip over alternately to create a braid.
- Whisk egg and water together; brush over the braid for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 95g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg