Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pastry Puffs, featuring a flaky biscuit exterior filled with a rich, sweet cinnamon cream cheese mixture. Perfect as a warm breakfast treat or an indulgent dessert, these puffs are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pastry
- 1 (12 oz) tube Grands!® Jr. Golden Layers Butter Tastin’ Biscuits
Topping
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until the filling is smooth and well blended.
- Flatten biscuits: Take each biscuit from the tube and flatten it into a roughly 4 by 3-inch rectangle to create enough surface area for the filling.
- Add filling: Place a heaping tablespoon of the cinnamon cream cheese filling in the center of each flattened biscuit.
- Fold and seal: Fold the long sides of the biscuit inward over the filling, tucking the ends underneath tightly, creating a sealed puff. Place each puff seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply egg wash and sugar: Beat the large egg lightly and brush it over the tops of the puffs. Sprinkle coarse sugar generously on top for an extra crunchy, sweet finish.
- Bake: Bake the pastry puffs in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Cool and glaze (optional): Let the puffs cool slightly on a wire rack. For added sweetness, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with a small amount of milk if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling a day ahead and keep it refrigerated for convenience.
- If you prefer, substitute the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg for a unique twist.
- Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- These puffs are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated briefly in the oven or microwave.
- For a dairy-free version, consider using vegan cream cheese and an egg substitute.
