Description
Delightful pastries filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and raspberry jam, perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- Fresh raspberries (optional, for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to smooth out any creases. Cut the pastry into 12 equal squares and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Place a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. Add a small dollop of raspberry jam on top.
- Gently fold the corners of each square toward the center, pressing lightly to seal.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
- Allow the pastries to cool on a wire rack. Garnish with fresh raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. You can customize with different fruit preserves or mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: raspberry, dessert, cream cheese, pastries, easy recipe