Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid is a beautifully braided puff pastry filled with creamy vanilla-scented cream cheese and sweet blueberry preserves. Baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 35–40 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup blueberry preserves or jam
- 2–3 tbsp fresh blueberries (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth.
- Unfold the puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet and roll gently to smooth folds.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center third of the pastry, leaving the sides and edges clean.
- Spoon blueberry preserves over the cream cheese layer. Add fresh blueberries if desired.
- Cut 1-inch diagonal strips along both outer thirds of the pastry using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.
- Fold the top flap down, then alternate folding the strips from each side over the filling, creating a braid pattern. Fold up the bottom and tuck underneath.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Don’t overfill to avoid leaking—use just enough preserves and berries for balance.Chilling the assembled braid before baking can help keep its shape.Try different jams or fruit preserves like raspberry or cherry for variety.Serve with coffee or tea for a perfect brunch or snack pairing.Reheat in the oven to keep the pastry crisp—avoid the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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