4tablespoonconfectioners powdered sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
1cupfresh blueberries
1largeegg, beaten
Red Icing (optional)
¼cupconfectioners powdered sugar
1tablespoonmilk
½teaspoonvanilla extract
red food coloring
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400°F. Combine the cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar, mix well with a spatula or spoon, and set aside.
Spread out the puff pastry onto a floured surface. If it's not already in a rectangle, roll it out to about ¼" thick. Use the star cookie cutter to cut out as many stars as you can. Place the stars on the baking sheet before assembly, otherwise, they are hard to move. Score the top of each star with a sharp knife making an "x" on top. Be careful not to go all the way through the pastry.
Place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the middle of each star and use the back of a spoon to spread it out just before the edges. Place some blueberries in the middle of the stars (about 12 on each star). Use the pastry brush to brush the egg wash along the edges of the stars.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry becomes golden-brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
If you are going to add icing on top, place the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl and whisk together. Add the food coloring and fully incorporate. When the pastries have cooled, drizzle the icing on top of each star and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Notes
These pastries are best when enjoyed immediately, but will last in the fridge for 1-2 days in a covered container.
Puff pastry needs to be as cold as possible when going into the oven to create flaky and delicious treats. If you feel like your puff pastry has been out too long, just place it back in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
Parchment paper or a silicone mat is very helpful when baking these pastries so they don't stick to the pan
Don't put too many blueberries on top of your stars or they will just be a soggy mess
The egg wash is an important step because this helps the puff pastry become nice and brown.