Buttery, flaky puff pastry dough meets a combination of lemon and blueberry all of which are topped with a drizzle of sweet glaze in these lemon blueberry hand pies.

stacked Lemon Blueberry Croissant Hand Pies

Why this recipe works

Only 7 ingredients are needed for these delicious lemon blueberry hand pies to come to life! Bright and zesty lemon paired with sweet ripe blueberries all bundled into a soft and flaky dough, need I explain more?

Reminiscent of our blueberry hand pies, this lemon and blueberry combo was screaming to be baked into delicate little pastries. Though this time, we’re using fresh plump blueberries in place of pie filling.

Lemon Blueberry Croissant Hand Pie with a bite out of it

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

ingredients for making Lemon Blueberry Croissant Hand Pies

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

DOUGH – We are using 1 puffy pastry sheet, but you’re more than welcome to double the recipe as desired. You may substitute with crescent dough sheets if you’d like as they taste very similar. You can also make your own homemade puffy pastry dough if you have a recipe you love.

FILLING – Juicy fresh blueberries are reduced down with sugar and lemon juice. Depending on the consistency you’re looking for, you can mash the blueberries for a smoother filling, or leave them plumper for texture. If you’re in a pinch and would rather use a blueberry pie filling, go ahead and mix in about 1 lemons worth of zest to the pie filling. You can omit the lemon juice called for in the recipe card if you go this route.

GLAZE – This is a simple sweet glaze made with powdered sugar, milk, and the zest of one lemon. This is where you’ll get an extra zing of lemon that complements the filling so well.

How to Make Lemon Blueberry Croissant Hand Pies

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

In a medium saucepan, add the blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Place over medium heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. You want the blueberries to reduce down and create a thick syrup.

EXPERT TIP – You can mash the blueberries if you’d like a smoother consistency.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Roll out your puff pastry and slice it into 5 rectangles. My puff pastry was folded into 5ths so it was easy to slice along the folds.
Place about a tablespoon of blueberry mixture in the center of the pastry.
Fold it over in half and pinch the edges together. Also, be sure to pinch the side edges so the blueberry mixture doesn’t leak out. Cut two slits into the top of the pastries with a sharp knife, making sure not to cut through to the bottom.
Place on a baking sheet, greased or with parchment paper, and bake for 10 minutes. The tops should be golden brown and flaky and the blueberries bubbly. Allow to cool.
For the glaze, mix together the milk, powdered sugar and the lemon zest until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled pastries. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Can I use canned blueberry pie filling instead?

Sure, if you’d like to save some time and prep work you can substitute the homemade blueberry filling with canned pie filling. To keep some of the lemon flavor in the blueberry pie filling, add about 1 lemons worth of zest to the filling, thoroughly mixed in. You can omit the lemon juice called for in the recipe card if you go this route.

How do I store lemon blueberry hand pies?

You can store lemon blueberry hand pies in an airtight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze these hand pies?

Yes, you can easily freeze your hand pies. Wrap each individual baked and cooled hand pie in parchment paper and place them in a ziplock bag or air-tight container in the freezer for 2-3 months. Add the glaze when you are ready to enjoy.

drizzling glaze onto a stack of Lemon Blueberry Croissant Hand Pies

Serving Suggestions

Serve lemon blueberry hand pies for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of the day. These hand pies are best enjoyed fresh to get the full flaky experience out of the crust.

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