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!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Transfer the pillows to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pillows are golden and puffed.

Step 10

Allow the pastries to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Optionally, dust with additional powdered sugar for a decorative touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	840.3 grams (840.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2248

Total Fat 94.60g	121%
Saturated Fat 53.00g	265%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 423mg	141%
Sodium 972mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 319.40g	116%
Dietary Fiber 11.90g	43%
Total Sugars 124.60g
Protein 36.40g	73%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 195mg	15%
Iron 12mg	69%
Potassium 619mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 56.2%