Description
Joanna Gaines blueberry puff pastry delights dessert enthusiasts with its elegant French-inspired layers of buttery pastry and sweet blueberry filling. Home bakers can easily craft this simple yet impressive treat for special gatherings or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heaping cups blueberries (fresh)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) sugar
- 4 tbsps cornstarch
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 package puff pastry (frozen, thawed, preferably Trader Joe’s)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 2 tsps lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Additional sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 little flour (for cutting surface)
Instructions
- Preparation Staging: Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless pastry release.
- Blueberry Fusion: Combine blueberries with cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl, gently tossing until berries are evenly coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Pastry Crafting: Dust work surface with flour, unfold chilled puff pastry sheets, smooth out creases using a rolling pin, and slice each sheet into four symmetrical squares with a sharp knife.
- Turnover Assembly: Position pastry squares on prepared baking sheet, center a generous spoonful of blueberry mixture, then fold corners inward, pressing edges to create a sealed packet that prevents filling from escaping during baking.
- Glazing Technique: Whisk egg with melted butter, then delicately brush the entire pastry surface, followed by a light sprinkle of granulated sugar to achieve a glistening, caramelized finish.
- Baking Transformation: Bake for approximately 20 minutes until pastries reach a deep golden-brown color with bubbling fruit filling, indicating perfect culinary completion.
- Serving Presentation: Present warm turnovers, optionally adorning with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a delicate dusting of powdered sugar to elevate the dessert’s sensory experience.
Notes
- Chill Pastry Perfectly: Keep puff pastry refrigerated until just before using to maintain its flaky, crisp texture and prevent butter from melting.
- Prevent Soggy Bottoms: Use parchment paper and avoid overfilling pastry squares to ensure a crisp, golden base without moisture seepage.
- Master Egg Wash Technique: Brush pastry gently and evenly with egg wash for a professional, glossy finish that promotes beautiful caramelization.
- Control Fruit Moisture: Toss blueberries lightly with cornstarch to absorb excess liquid and prevent a runny, wet filling during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg