Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Crescents deliver sweet comfort wrapped in flaky pastry. Tender crescents cradle rich cream cheese and juicy blueberries, promising a delightful moment of pure indulgence you’ll savor with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Cream Cheese Crescents
Fruit:
- 18 ounces (510 grams) fresh blueberries
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
Filling and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pastry and Extras:
- 2 boxes puff pastry sheets
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface.
- Combine fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, finely grated lemon zest, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Continuously stir the blueberry mixture until it transforms into a thick, glossy compote, then remove from heat and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by vigorously whisking full-fat cream cheese, egg yolk, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a splash of lemon juice until silky and uniform.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently roll out the puff pastry sheets into uniform rectangles approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture across one pastry sheet, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Spoon the cooled blueberry compote directly over the cream cheese layer, creating a vibrant and appetizing base.
- Carefully place the second pastry sheet on top, pressing edges to seal the filling inside.
- Create diagonal slices across the pastry surface, then gently roll each section into elegant crescent shapes.
- Whisk an egg with a tablespoon of water to create a glossy egg wash, then brush generously over the pastry surfaces.
- Slide the prepared crescents into the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until achieving a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Blueberry and cream cheese fillings create a harmonious dance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.
- Puff pastry transforms into golden, flaky crescents that cradle a luscious fruity-creamy surprise.
- Subtle lemon zest and juice brighten the entire dessert, adding a refreshing citrus undertone.
- Cornstarch helps thicken the blueberry mixture, ensuring a perfect jammy consistency without excess liquid.
- Egg wash gives these pastries a gorgeous, glossy sheen that beckons you to take a delectable bite.
- Powdered sugar dusting provides a delicate final touch, making these crescents look as elegant as they taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg