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Blueberry Lemon Cream Pastries

Irresistible Blueberry Lemon Cream Pastries for Every Home Baker

These Blueberry Lemon Cream Pastries offer a delightful combination of flaky pastry, creamy lemon filling, and fresh blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Use store-bought for convenience or make homemade.
For the Lemon Pastry Cream
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest adds aroma.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar Or use Turbinado Sugar.
  • 1 cup Milk or Heavy Cream Brush on pastries for a shiny surface.
  • 1 large Eggs One yolk needed for the cream.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Adds color and flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Sprinkle on top before baking.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, and granulated sugar over medium heat. Whisk in one egg yolk until fully incorporated. Stir for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares or circles and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Prick centers with a fork to prevent excessive puffing. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffy. Let cool on a wire rack.
  3. Once cooled, gently press down the centers with fingers or a small spoon to create a well for the lemon pastry cream.
  4. Fill a piping bag with the chilled lemon pastry cream and fill each cooled pastry shell. Top with fresh blueberries.
  5. Brush tops lightly with milk or heavy cream. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top for crunch.
  6. Return pastries to the oven and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes until sugar is caramelized. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Enjoy your pastries the same day they're made for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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