This easy Blueberry Tart with Puff Pastry is so easy to make and so pretty to serve. Golden, flakey crust filled with creamy cheesecake filling, topped with fresh blueberries.
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Easy Blueberry Tart
Summers scream fresh fruit and one of our favorites are vine-ripened blueberries. Every year, we pick several pounds at a local farm, which keeps our freezer stocked throughout the year. One of my favorite recipes to make with our blueberries is this Heavenly Blueberry Tart Made with Puff Pastry.
Blueberry Cobbler with Cookie Dough Crust is also a summer favorite!
A golden, flakey crust filled with a creamy cheesecake-like filling, topped with fresh blueberries. It’s super easy and amazingly delicious – so a blueberry dessert no one can resist!
Other favorites to make with our buckets full of fresh berries are Blueberry Oatmeal Bars or this scrumptious Blueberry Cobbler with Cookie Dough Crust.
Of course, you can always make blueberry smoothies because they are so awesome!
How To Make – Step By Step Instructions
For some reason, regular tarts seem intimidating.
They look pretty for sure, but we worry about getting the crust right and the end result that tastes good. With this Blueberry Puff Pastry Tart Dessert recipe, there’s nothing to worry about because you use puff pastry, and what could be easier than that!
Step 1 – Grab Your Pastry Dough
First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
Grab your puff pastry dough from the freezer. You don’t even need to roll it out. We find it works best for this recipe straight from the package – just open it up.
Step 2 – Prep Your Dough
Next, you score a one-inch border around the edges of the dough with a knife. Just don’t cut all the way through.
Step 3 – Prep for Oven and Bake
Before you pop it in the oven, place an egg wash around that border and dust it with sugar. Now, bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Score the edge again and press the inside down. This is a little nest for your filling and blueberries. Let this cool.
Step 4 – Make Filling
In the meantime, make your yummy cheesecake filling by mixing your room temperature cream cheese, cream, lemon zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Tip: Take your cream cheese out of the refrigerator about 30-45 minutes before you plan to use it. That way, it will be soft and perfect for mixing.
Step 5 – Place filling in Dough
Spread this mixture evenly into your baked pastry dough. Next, top with your blueberries. Finally, dust with powdered sugar.
Yes! Your beautiful masterpiece is done, and you can wow guests!
Tips & Tricks
Everyone loves this Blueberry Tart recipe and here are some helpful tips for making your own.
- Make sure to take your cream cheese out of the refrigerator to soften while you make your dough.
- Fortunately, we find the puff pastry works great straight from the package. No need to roll it out.
- Try adding mascarpone cheese instead of heavy cream cheese. It’s amazing light and sweet.
- For Memorial Day or the 4th of July, add blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries for a festive red, white and blue theme.
- If you want to make this dessert ahead, prepare the puff pastry and cream cheese and keep them separate until ready to serve.
- To take it up a notch, I like the taste and texture of turbinado sugar on the crust, but you can substitute granulated sugar if that’s what you have on hand.
- Bonus, one reader suggested adding lemon curd. We think that sounds delicious!
Supplies Used
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Mixing Bowl – a staple for mixing recipes and baking treats! This set is cool because they have a non-skid bottom.
Silpat Baking Mat – my go-to non-stick mat for all my baking needs! It makes the best cookies!
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Easy Blueberry Tart Recipe
Equipment
- Baking pan
- knife
- Pastry Brush
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar ((can substitute granulated sugar))
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups blueberries
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375° F. On a parchment-lined baking sheet or Silpat mat, unfold the sheet of pastry and smooth it out.
- Using the tip of a knife, score a 1-inch border around the pastry without cutting all the way through the dough. Â Brush just the border with beaten egg and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar. Â
- Bake until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Re-score the border of the baked pastry with your knife without cutting all the way through. Gently press the center of the pastry sheet down to flatten it. Â Let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While pastry bakes, beat the cream cheese, cream, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of the powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the center of the pastry.
- Place blueberries over the filling and dust with the remaining tablespoon of powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
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