Description
Delightful blueberry pastry rings filled with sweet blueberry preserves and topped with a smooth, homemade vanilla cream. These elegant pastries are golden, flaky, and perfect for brunches, tea parties, or special gatherings. Easy to prepare with puff pastry and customizable with different fruit preserves or dairy-free alternatives.
Ingredients
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Pastry
Vanilla Cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream (to adjust consistency)
Topping (Optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Vanilla Cream: In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and pipeable. Chill the vanilla cream in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Prepare the Pastry Rings: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut the pastry into 8 equal strips. Loop each strip into a ring shape and pinch the ends together to seal. Arrange the rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add Filling: Spoon a small amount of blueberry preserves into the center of each pastry ring. Then, brush the pastry edges gently with the beaten egg to give a beautiful golden finish when baked.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes or until the pastry rings have puffed up and turned a golden brown color. Once baked, transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Add Vanilla Cream: Once the rings are cooled, pipe the chilled vanilla cream over them or into the center of each ring. Optionally, top with fresh blueberries for a burst of freshness and extra flavor.
- Serve: Just before serving, optionally dust the pastry rings with powdered sugar for a pretty, finishing touch. Enjoy warm or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Make Ahead: The vanilla cream can be made a day in advance and kept chilled. Pastry rings are best served the same day but can be reheated lightly before serving.
- Customizing the Flavor: Swap blueberry preserves with raspberry, strawberry, or lemon curd for different flavor profiles. Adding a bit of lemon zest to the vanilla cream brightens the flavor.
- Serving Suggestions: These pastries are ideal for brunch spreads, tea parties, or gifting. Serve them warm or chilled based on preference.
- Allergy-Friendly Options: Substitute cream cheese and milk with dairy-free alternatives to make this recipe lactose-free.
- Storage Tips: Store leftover pastry rings in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5 minutes to refresh the puffiness and crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry ring
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
