Description
These Flaky Lemon Puff Pastry Bites feature buttery, golden puff pastry filled with bright lemon filling and finished with a fresh lemon glaze. They make an elegant yet easy dessert perfect for brunch, tea, holidays, or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 cup lemon pie filling or lemon curd
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the puff pastry out slightly and cut it into equal-sized squares.
- Place a small spoonful of lemon pie filling or lemon curd into the center of each square.
- Fold or shape each pastry as desired and gently seal the edges.
- Whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash, then brush it over the tops of the pastries.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
- Allow the pastries to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pastries before serving.
Notes
Substitute homemade lemon curd for canned lemon pie filling for a richer flavor.
Add raspberry or strawberry preserves with the lemon filling for a fruity variation.
Mix a little vanilla or almond extract into the glaze for extra flavor.
Sprinkle coarse sugar or sliced almonds on top before baking for added texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 325°F (165°C) oven or air fryer for 4 to 6 minutes to restore crispness.
Freeze baked, unglazed pastries for up to 2 months and glaze after reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
