Description
A delightful pastry braid filled with creamy blueberry and cream cheese, topped with a sweet vanilla icing.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for topping)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth out creases. Cut each sheet into a rectangle, about 10×12 inches.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each pastry rectangle, leaving about 2 inches on each side for braiding.
- Top the cream cheese mixture with half of the fresh blueberries on each pastry.
- Make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart along the sides of the pastry rectangles. Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid effect.
- Brush the top of each braid with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- While the pastries are baking, prepare the vanilla icing by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the pastries are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before drizzling with the vanilla icing.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute the blueberries with raspberries or strawberries.
- Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for a refreshing citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry braid
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg