Description
These Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are delightful, flaky puff pastry treats filled with a smooth, sweetened cream cheese mixture and fresh raspberries. Easy to prepare and perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these bites combine the buttery crispness of puff pastry with the tartness of raspberries for a balanced, delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon raspberry jam (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Cut the puff pastry: Lightly flour your surface and roll out the puff pastry slightly to even it out. Cut the sheet into 12 equal squares.
- Add filling and raspberries: Place about one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Top each with a fresh raspberry or a small dollop of raspberry jam if using.
- Fold and seal: Fold opposite corners of each square over the filling and gently press to seal the bites, creating a neat package.
- Apply egg wash: Brush the tops of each pastry bite with the beaten egg to ensure a beautiful golden finish during baking.
- Bake: Place the bites on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best taste.
Notes
- Best served slightly warm or at room temperature to enjoy the full flavor and texture.
- You can substitute raspberries with strawberries or blueberries for variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat briefly in the oven to refresh the pastry’s crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
