Mini Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites: July 4th Celebration
It’s time to get ready for your July 4th celebration with our Mini Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites! Imagine biting into a flaky, golden pastry filled with a luscious cream cheese center and topped with fresh fruit—pure bliss! These sweet treats are perfect for a weekday breakfast or any special occasion.
Servings: 8
Calories: 446kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup strawberries diced
- ½-3/4 cup blueberries
- ½-3/4 cup blackberries
- ½-3/4 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
Storage Store any leftover pastries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Freeze To keep them longer, freeze them unbaked and bake directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
Reheat Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave with a splash of milk to maintain creaminess.
Substitutions
- Cream Cheese: Substitute with ricotta or mascarpone for a different flavor.
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
