Blueberry & Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Squares Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Blueberry & Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Squares are a delightful treat for any occasion. These flaky pastry squares are filled with a creamy, lemon-infused cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh blueberries, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Puff Pastry Squares:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp honey
Blueberry Topping:
- 1 pint blueberries
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Finishing Touch:
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, use an electric hand mixer to whip together the cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg yolk, and honey until smooth.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface and cut it into squares.
- Assemble the Squares: Place the pastry squares on a baking sheet, add the cream cheese mixture and blueberries, then seal the edges with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Allow to cool slightly, then dust with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
- These squares are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day.
- You can customize the filling with different fruits or nuts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 88mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.001g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
