Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid is a delightful blend of flaky puff pastry, rich cream cheese, and vibrant blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this pastry will impress your guests with its beautiful presentation and mouthwatering flavors. Each bite offers a burst of blueberry goodness paired with the creamy filling, making it an unforgettable addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Roll out one puff pastry sheet into a rectangle (12×15 inches). Spread half of the cream cheese mixture down the center third. Cut slits along each side.
- Fold over alternating strips from each side to create a braid. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg