Blue Jimmy Pillows
Delight your taste buds with these whimsical Blue Jimmy Pillows, a heavenly combination of buttery, golden pastry and creamy blueberry filling. Perfect for dessert or an indulgent snack, these homemade treats feature a rich blueberry center blended with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, all wrapped in a flaky, tender crust. Crafted with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, fresh blueberries, and egg yolk, these pastries are brushed with a silky egg wash for a golden finish. Easy to make with just 30 minutes of prep, Blue Jimmy Pillows are baked to perfection in just 20 minutes and serve as a stunning addition to any brunch spread, tea party, or casual gathering. Dust with powdered sugar for a picture-perfect presentation that’s as delicious as it looks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons Cold water
- 1.5 cups Fresh blueberries
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
While the dough chills, prepare the blueberry filling. In a medium bowl, mix the fresh blueberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cutter (about 4 inches in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough.
Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the blueberry filling onto the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
Transfer the pillows to the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg yolk to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each pastry with the egg wash to give it a golden-brown finish.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pillows are golden and puffed.
Allow the pastries to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Optionally, dust with additional powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.6 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.0 g | 265% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 423 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 972 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.4 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.4 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
