Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid is a delectable blend of flaky puff pastry enveloping a creamy filling of rich cream cheese and sweet blueberries. Perfect for brunch or a cozy family breakfast, this pastry is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Each mouthful offers the perfect balance of tartness and creaminess, providing an indulgent treat that’s easy to make, even for novice bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to form a neat rectangle.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth. Gently fold in fresh blueberries.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center of the pastry rectangle and cut diagonal slits along both sides of the filling.
- Fold each strip over the filling alternately to create a braid and pinch the ends to seal.
- Brush the braid with egg wash and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg