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Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid Recipe

Delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid Recipe You’ll Love

This Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid Recipe is an easy-to-make treat with flaky pastry and a deliciously creamy filling, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Store-bought and thawed
  • 1 egg Egg (for wash) Milk can be used for a vegan option
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can add deeper flavor
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen, coated with cornstarch and lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch To thicken filling
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Can be swapped for lime juice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Recommended for best taste
For Topping (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp Coarse Sugar For crunch and sparkle

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine fresh or frozen blueberries with cornstarch and lemon juice.
  3. Blend softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. On the prepared baking sheet, roll out puff pastry and spread the cream cheese mixture along the center.
  5. Spoon the blueberry filling evenly over the cream cheese layer and spread it out gently.
  6. Cut diagonal strips along both sides of the pastry, fold top and bottom edges over filling, and alternate strips in a crisscross pattern.
  7. Beat an egg and brush it over the braided pastry; sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  8. Transfer pastry to the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden-brown.
  9. Allow the braid to cool slightly on a wire rack and drizzle with a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling. Avoid overloading pastry to prevent sogginess. Allow braid to cool before slicing.

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