April 16, 2018
I am becoming quite the avid baker. If you have read any of my previous post you will notice that I make mention of my Aunt Sonia who is the family resident baker. My banana bread recipe came from her and I added my special touch to it. However my mind is expanding and I am excited to try new things on my own. What I am learning through this process is that your imagination is limitless and it can lead you to the most beautiful creations at times.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Galette
To be honest, I created this delectable blueberry cream cheese recipe without knowing that what I was conjuring up in my head was called a galette. I had a box of store bought scone mix and was not impressed with the scone when they were baked.
Scone Dough
Like most of my creations, I got the idea for this recipe laying in bed one night dreaming about food. I remembered that I had the rest of the scone mix and knew it needed some help to taste better than the first trial. So I decided to roll out the rest of the scone mix and then top it with some fruits.
Dough with Cream Cheese
You really have to try this beautiful pastry; my very own Blueberry Cream Cheese Galette. I was surprised at how great it tasted.
Blueberry Slurry on Cream Cheese
The blueberries provided a pop and a burst of the just the right amount of sweetness in your mouth, Plus the addition of the cream cheese created a nest for the delicate berries to lay on and prevented the base of the galette from getting soggy. It was sheer perfection:)
Blueberry Cream Cheese Galette
My Blueberry Cream Cheese Galette looks like I have been slaving over it but it came together really quickly and the end results speak for itself. Its stunning to look at, delectable and leaves you wanting more.
I had a box of scone mixture that I used for my base. However I have included a scone recipe for you to use or you can try the Pillsbury pie crust. Great on its own but I am sure a scoop of vanilla ice cream may add a extra layer of flavor. And as always, don’t take my word for it, try this recipe and let me know what you think.
Blueberry Cream Cheese Galette
Simplicity at its best! A beautiful,rustic cousin to the Blueberry Pie. However the addition of the cream cheese adds a wonderful layer to this dessert. Perfectly imperfect!
30 minPrep Time
20 minCook Time
50 minTotal Time
Save RecipeIngredients
- 3 cups blueberries
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter cut in small cubes
- 1 box Philadelphia cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar
- Pillsbury Pie crust
Instructions
- Combine sugar, cornstarch,
- Add sugar combo to blueberries
- Add lemon juice
- Mix gently and set aside
- Mix cream cheese, egg, vanilla and sugar to a smooth consistency
- Follow directions to roll out dough
- Add ½ of the cream cheese mixture to the dough
- Add blueberry mixture
- Crimp the edges of the dough so that it forms a pocket
- Brush edges with a little milk
- Dot the chopped butter all over the blueberries
- Bake for 20 mins in 370 degrees preheated oven
- ******OPTIONAL*******
- Best Ever Scone Recipe – Adapted from myrecipes.com
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cube
- 1 cup whipping cream, divide
- Wax or parchment paper
- Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly and mixture resembles small peas. Freeze 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. cream, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Turn dough out onto wax / parchment paper; gently press or pat dough into a 12-inch round (mixture will be crumbly). You can use a floured rolling pin to roll out dough.
- Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Add ½ of the cream cheese mixture to the dough
- Add blueberry mixture
- Dot the chopped butter all over the blueberries
- Fold over and crimp the edges of the dough so that it forms a pocket
- Brush edges with a little cream just until moistened
Simone
Kristine