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blueberry cream cheese pastry braid
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Lemon-Zested Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastry Braid is a delightful dessert featuring flaky pastry, a tangy cream cheese and blueberry filling, and a crunchy almond crumble. It’s perfect for brunch or a special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour, for the pastry base
- 30g (2 Tbsp) granulated sugar, adds sweetness
- 5g (1 tsp) fine salt, enhances flavors
- 150g (⅔ cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed, for flakiness
- 120ml (½ cup) cold milk, binds the dough
- 200g (7 oz) cream cheese, softened, for the filling
- 100g (½ cup) powdered sugar, sweetens the filling
- Zest of 1 lemon + 1 Tbsp lemon juice, adds citrus flavor
- 150g (1 cup) fresh blueberries, the juicy component
- 2 Tbsp honey (optional), adds floral sweetness
- 30g (¼ cup) toasted sliced almonds, provides crunch
- 1 large egg, beaten, for egg wash
- 1 Tbsp melted butter, for glaze
- 100g (½ cup) blueberry jam + 1 Tbsp lemon juice + 1 Tbsp water, for blueberry glaze
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, and salt.
- Incorporate Butter: Cut cold butter into flour until crumbly.
- Add Milk: Gradually add cold milk to form a soft dough.
- Chill Dough: Wrap and chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and juice.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in blueberries and honey (optional).
- Roll Out Dough: Roll dough into a 12×12 inch square.
- Spread Filling: Spread filling over dough, leaving a border.
- Form Braid: Roll, cut, twist, and seal the braid.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Make Glaze: Heat jam, lemon juice, and water.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle glaze and sprinkle almonds.
Notes
For a flakier crust, ensure all ingredients are cold. Don’t overmix the dough to prevent toughness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg