Description
Lemon puff pastry whispers elegance with its delicate layers and zesty citrus charm. French-inspired pastry melts on your palate, offering a perfect balance of buttery richness and tangy lemon essence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 lemons
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Garnish Ingredients:
- Zest from 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Warm the conventional oven to 375°F (190°C) and lay a sheet of parchment paper across the baking tray to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly whip the cream cheese, granulated sugar, single egg yolk, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Gently unfold the refrigerated puff pastry sheet and carefully spread the cream cheese blend directly into the central region of the delicate dough.
- Spoon the tangy lemon pie filling evenly across the cream cheese layer, ensuring an equal distribution of flavors.
- Delicately fold the pastry edges inward, creating an elegant braided pattern that encapsulates the filling while securing the corners to prevent leakage during baking.
- Whisk an additional egg to create a golden wash and gently brush the entire surface of the pastry to enhance its color and shine during baking.
- Transfer the prepared pastry into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the exterior turns a rich, appetizing golden brown with crisp, flaky edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pastry to cool slightly for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare a smooth glaze by whisking powdered sugar with a small amount of milk until reaching a drizzling consistency.
- Elegantly drizzle the glossy glaze across the surface of the warm lemon puff pastry, creating an enticing visual and adding a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Elevate your pastry game with this zesty lemon-infused dessert that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary treat.
- Cream cheese mixture serves as a velvety base, creating a luxurious texture that perfectly complements the buttery puff pastry.
- Braiding technique not only looks impressive but also helps seal in the vibrant lemon pie filling, preventing any delicious leakage during baking.
- Egg wash gives the pastry a gorgeous golden sheen, making it as visually stunning as it is delectable.
- Subtle milk and powdered sugar glaze adds a sweet finishing touch that makes each bite irresistibly glossy and indulgent.
- Versatile recipe works beautifully for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon tea surprise that will wow your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <1mg