Description
Flaky puff pastry tarts filled with sweet-tart blueberries and finished with a bright lemon glaze. A simple yet elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour a surface, unfold puff pastry, and roll gently to smooth creases. Cut into 6 equal rectangles or 9 squares.
- Score a ½-inch border around each piece without cutting through.
- In a bowl, mix blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest until evenly coated.
- Spoon the blueberry mixture into the center of each pastry within the borders.
- Whisk together egg and water, then brush over pastry edges.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice to desired consistency and stir in lemon zest if using.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled tarts and serve.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries can be used; do not thaw before mixing.
- Adjust glaze thickness by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
