Description
These Deliciously Sweet Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. A flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture and topped with juicy raspberries, these bites are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 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 the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Roll out the puff pastry slightly on a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 equal squares.
- Fill and fold the pastry: Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, top with a raspberry or raspberry jam, fold the corners in, and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Transfer the bites to the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute strawberries or blueberries for the raspberries.
- For extra richness, drizzle with melted white chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
