Description
Raspberry Cream Cheese Pastry Bites are a delightful treat that combines the sweet-tart flavor of fresh raspberries with creamy, luscious cream cheese, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for brunch or dessert, these little bites are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can create a gourmet experience right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (ripe)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and fresh raspberries until well mixed but still chunky.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 3-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of the raspberry cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold diagonally to form triangles and seal edges with a fork.
- Whisk an egg with a tablespoon of water and brush over each pastry triangle.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry bite (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg