Easy Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites
Indulge in these delightful Easy Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites, a perfect blend of creamy filling and flaky pastry, topped with fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
For the pastry
- 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
For the filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, washed and dried
- ¼ cup sugar adjust to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares, approximately 4 inches in size.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembly and Baking
- Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square. Add a few fresh raspberries on top.
- Fold each square into a triangle and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Keep the puff pastry cold before baking. Don’t overfill the pastries to avoid spills. You can experiment with other berries or flavored cream cheese.