Blackberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries

Serves: 12 pastries | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Bake Time: 18–22 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pastries

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

• 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened

• 3 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup fresh blackberries

• ⅓ cup blackberry jam

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Optional Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Filling

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

In a bowl, beat together:

• Cream cheese

• Sugar

• Vanilla

until smooth and creamy.

Step 2 – Prepare the Pastry

Roll the puff pastry into a rectangle.

Cut into 12 equal strips (or rectangles if preferred).

Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each piece.

Top with:

• 1 teaspoon blackberry jam

• 2–3 fresh blackberries

Fold or twist the pastry around the filling, leaving some of the berries exposed for a bakery-style look.

Step 3 – Egg Wash

Brush the pastry with beaten egg.

This gives the pastries their glossy golden finish.

Step 4 – Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes, until:

• Deep golden brown

• Puff pastry is crisp

• Filling is bubbling slightly

Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 5 – Glaze (Optional)

Whisk together:

• Powdered sugar

• Milk

• Vanilla

Drizzle lightly over the cooled pastries.

Chef's Tips

• Frozen blackberries can be used, but thaw and drain well first.

• Add a little lemon zest to the cream cheese for extra brightness.

• Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a crunchy finish.

• Don't overfill the pastries, or the filling may leak during baking.

• Best enjoyed warm on the day they're baked.

Serving Suggestions

Perfect with:

• Fresh coffee

• Earl Grey tea

• Vanilla latte

• Whipped cream

• Vanilla ice cream

• Extra fresh berries

Estimated Nutrition (Per Pastry)

• Calories: ~250 kcal

• Protein: 4 g

• Carbohydrates: 23 g

• Fat: 16 g

• Fiber: 2 g

• Sugar: 10 g

• Sodium: 150 mg

Serving Description

These flaky puff pastries are filled with a smooth vanilla cream cheese filling, sweet blackberry jam, and juicy fresh blackberries. Baked until crisp and golden, each pastry delivers buttery layers, creamy richness, and bursts of tart berry flavor in every bite. They make an elegant breakfast pastry, brunch treat, or dessert that looks straight from a bakery.