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Cream Cheese Puff Pastry

Delicious Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Recipe with Berries and Glaze

This Cream Cheese Puff Pastry combines flaky pastry and creamy filling for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry
  • 2 sheets puff pastry
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • berries, jam, or any fruits as desired
Egg Wash and Toppings
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 1/4 cup coarse sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thaw the puff pastry sheets at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or microwave for 15 seconds on each side.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375?F.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until combined.
  5. Unfold each pastry sheet and cut each into 6 rectangles.
  6. Place the rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Score a smaller rectangle in the center of each pastry without cutting all the way through.
  8. Pipe or spoon a couple of tablespoons of filling into the center of the pastry.
  9. Top with berries, jam, or leave the cream cheese filling as is.
  10. Whisk the egg to form an egg wash and brush it on the edges of the pastry. Top with coarse sugar.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pastry is a deep golden brown and puffed.
  2. Let the pastry cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Mix the powdered sugar and milk until it has a thick but runny consistency. Adjust with more powdered sugar or milk if needed.
  4. Drizzle the glaze over the pastries or sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 230kcal

Notes

For a different flavor, consider swapping cream cheese with mascarpone or ricotta and experimenting with different fruits.

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