Description
Gourmet blueberry lemon cream pastries combine zesty citrus with sweet berries in a delicate French-inspired dessert. Flaky pastry shells cradle creamy filling, promising an elegant finale that delights sophisticated palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz (85 g) puff pastry (two sheets), thawed
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) sugar, divided
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), ensuring an optimal baking environment for delicate pastries.
- Pastry Formation: Unroll the puff pastry and slice into 12 precise rectangular shapes, positioning them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with strategic spacing.
- Border Creation: Meticulously outline each pastry rectangle’s edges, using a fork to delicately perforate the center and prevent excessive rising during baking.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla into a velvety smooth mixture, carefully spreading within the pastry’s defined borders to create a luxurious base.
- Fruit Preparation: Gently toss blueberries with lemon juice and sugar, allowing the fruits to develop a glossy, flavor-enhanced coating that complements the cream cheese foundation.
- Assembly and Glazing: Distribute the macerated blueberries across the cream cheese layer, then brush pastry edges with an egg wash to ensure a golden, caramelized exterior during baking.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, watching the pastries transform into puffy, golden-brown delicacies with a crisp, flaky texture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove pastries from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack, then drizzle with a luxurious icing made from powdered sugar and heavy cream, creating an elegant final presentation.
Notes
- Pastry Prep Technique: Score the pastry center with a fork to prevent excessive rising and ensure an even, crisp base.
- Fruit Marination Magic: Let blueberries sit in lemon juice and sugar to enhance their natural sweetness and create a glossy, vibrant topping.
- Golden Glaze Trick: Brush pastry edges with egg wash to achieve a beautiful caramelized, shiny finish that elevates the overall appearance.
- Cooling Critical Step: Allow pastries to rest on a cooling rack to maintain their crisp texture and prevent sogginess after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg