Blueberry Cream Cheese Crescent Pastries
Flaky crescent roll pastries filled with tangy cream cheese and sweet blueberry pie filling, then folded into neat packages and baked until golden. The contrast of buttery pastry, cool cream cheese, and tart-sweet berries makes these ideal for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack. This simple version uses store-bought components for minimal effort, making it accessible for home bakers of any skill level.
Ingredients
- 2 tube crescent roll dough, unrolled
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 can blueberry pie fillingcherry pie filling1:1flavor swap
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Line baking pans with parchment paper.
- 3
Unroll crescent dough and pinch perforated lines together to form solid rectangles.
- 4
Arrange dough pieces on pans, spacing 4 per pan.
- 5
Spread 1/8 of cream cheese in center of each dough piece.
- 6
Top cream cheese with a dollop of blueberry pie filling.
- 7
Fold one outer edge of dough over filling, then fold opposite end over. Crimp edges with fork.
- 8
Space pastries 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart on sheet pan.
- 9
Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- 10
Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
Pinch perforated lines firmly together to prevent dough from separating during baking.
Don't overfill pastries; excess filling leaks out and burns on the pan.
Good to Know
Airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Assemble pastries on pans, cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate up to 8 hours, then bake directly from cold (may add 2-3 minutes).
Warm or at room temperature with coffee, tea, or whipped cream.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip pinching perforated lines together to avoid dough separating during baking.
Don't overfill with blueberry mixture to avoid leaking and soggy pastries.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these ahead and freeze them?
Yes. Assemble unbaked pastries, freeze on sheet pan until solid, then transfer to freezer bag for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen, adding 5-8 minutes to bake time.
What if my pastries leak blueberry filling?
You overfilled them or didn't seal edges well. Use less filling next time and press fork edges more firmly to crimp thoroughly and prevent leaking.
How long do baked pastries keep at room temperature?
Up to 2 days in an airtight container. Beyond that, refrigerate. They stay fresh longer cold but can be reheated gently in a low oven.