Blueberry Cheese Pastry Bites
Delightful pastries filled with creamy cheese and fresh blueberries, wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or as a snack.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed Thaw before using.
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing) Beaten for brushing edges.
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries Can substitute with other berries.
- 1 tbsp honey Optional glaze.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Cut the puff pastry into triangles or squares and gently fold the edges to form a border.
- Spoon a bit of the cream cheese mixture in the center and top with 3-4 blueberries.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg yolk for that golden shine.
Baking
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Drizzle lightly with honey for a glossy finish.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. They can be also served with vanilla ice cream or dusted with powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven for freshness. Optional: add lemon zest to cream cheese mixture for more flavor.