Lemon Puff Pastry 🍋🥐

Lemon Puff Pastry 🍋🥐

Ingredients:

• Puff Pastry
  • 1 box puff pastry sheets
  • 22 oz lemon pie filling (will only use about half)
• Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water
• Glaze Drizzle
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🔥
2. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling
   • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined. 🍋🧀
3. Cut the Pastry Dough
   • Gently open up the mostly thawed puff pastry and roll it a few times until it forms a square on a lightly floured surface. 🥐
4. Add Cream Cheese Filling
   • Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each puff pastry, leaving about 1½ inches free from filling at each end. 🍥
5. Add Lemon Pie Filling
   • Add about three heaping tablespoons of lemon pie filling on top of the cream cheese mixture and gently spread. Repeat with the other puff pastry. 🍋
6. Secure the Ends
   • Cut two slits at each end of the pastry about 1 inch long and fold over the top of the filling to secure and prevent leakage. ✂️
7. Cut the Sides
   • Cut off the top and bottom side pieces at an angle and continue to make cuts into the pastry along each side, making sure not to cut too close to the filling. 🔪
8. Braid the Pastry
   • Once the ends have been secured, start folding each piece over each other like a braid and secure. 🔄
9. Apply Egg Wash
   • Mix egg and water together. Brush egg wash over both pastries. 🍳
10. Bake
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. ⏳
11. Prepare Glaze Drizzle
    • In a small bowl, stir powdered sugar and milk together. Drizzle over puff pastries once cooled a bit. 🍶🍬

Enjoy!

• Indulge in your delicious Lemon Puff Pastry! 😋🍋🥐

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Calories: 320 Kcal per serving
• Servings: 6 servings

This Lemon Puff Pastry is perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors in every bite. Whether you serve it as a breakfast treat or a delightful dessert, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy baking and savoring this scrumptious pastry!