Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries – Flaky, Creamy & Irresistible

These Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries are the ultimate treat—flaky golden layers of puff pastry filled with a luscious cream cheese filling and juicy blueberries. They’re simple to make, absolutely stunning to serve, and taste like something straight from a bakery case. Whether for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these pastries are the perfect balance of rich, creamy, and fruity.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Bakery-Style at Home: Flaky, creamy, and fruity—without the bakery price.
Quick & Easy: Ready in under 40 minutes with simple ingredients.
Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for brunch spreads, holidays, or casual get-togethers.
Versatile: Swap blueberries for raspberries, strawberries, or peaches.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the Filling
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

3. Prepare the Pastry
Unfold puff pastry and cut into 8 equal squares. Place them on the baking sheet.

4. Fill the Pastries
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each square. Top with a few blueberries and a tiny squeeze of lemon juice.

5. Shape & Brush
Fold edges slightly inward for a rustic look or create diamond shapes by folding opposite corners. Brush edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.

6. Bake
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

7. Serve
Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 170
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fat: 9g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Keep Puff Pastry Cold: Cold pastry bakes up extra flaky.
• Don’t Overfill: A small spoonful of filling is perfect—too much may leak out.
• Use Fresh Blueberries: For the best flavor and texture.
• Make Ahead: Assemble pastries, refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning.

Why This Recipe Works

The creamy sweetness of the cream cheese pairs beautifully with tart, juicy blueberries, all wrapped in buttery puff pastry that bakes to golden perfection. It’s an elegant, bakery-worthy treat that’s surprisingly simple to make at home.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries are flaky, fruity, and downright irresistible. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven at brunch or served as a light dessert, these pastries bring a touch of elegance and comfort to any table. Quick to prepare yet impressive to serve, they’ll disappear just as fast as you make them!