Mini Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites
Mini Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites combine flaky puff pastry, sweet cream cheese filling, and fresh berries into an easy baked pastry recipe. They work well for brunch recipes, holiday breakfasts, and easy puff pastry desserts. The pastry bakes golden and crisp while the cream cheese center stays soft and creamy.
Servings: 8
Calories: 446kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup strawberries diced
- ½ to ¾ cup blueberries
- ½ to ¾ cup blackberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Use a large cookie cutter (about 4 inches in diameter) to cut out 4 circles from each sheet of puff pastry, making a total of 8 circles.
- Using a small knife, score a smaller circle about ½ inch inside the edge of each puff pastry circle, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the interior of the smaller circle with a fork to prevent it from puffing up.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry circle, within the scored area.
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry circles with the beaten egg.
Notes
Cooking Notes
Keeping the puff pastry cold before baking helps it puff more evenly in the oven. Pricking the center with a fork prevents the middle from rising too much during baking.
Tips for Best Results:
- Thaw the puff pastry fully, but keep it cold.
- Do not cut all the way through when scoring the edges.
- Use an egg wash for better browning.
- Cool slightly before adding powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
