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Cream Cheese Puff Pastry

Delicious Cream Cheese Puff Pastry with Sweet Fruit Toppings

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This Cream Cheese Puff Pastry is a delightful treat that combines flaky layers with a creamy filling and various sweet toppings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry store-bought or homemade
  • 1 large Egg for wash
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract
For the Toppings
  • Berries/Jam as desired
  • 1/4 cup Coarse Sugar for sprinkling
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar plus 1 tbsp. milk (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • knife
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw two sheets of puff pastry on the counter for about 30 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds.
  2. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth, then mix in egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  3. Unfold puff pastry sheets on a floured surface, cut each into 6 rectangles, and score a smaller rectangle in the center of each piece.
  4. Fill each scored rectangle with about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling.
  5. Brush edges of each pastry with egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), bake pastries on a parchment-lined sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let pastries cool for 10-15 minutes, then mix powdered sugar with milk to glaze and drizzle over pastries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed for optimal puffing; use block cream cheese for thicker filling.

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