Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Pastries are a delightful fusion of flaky puff pastry and velvety cream cheese, perfect for any occasion. Each pastry is carefully crafted with a luscious cream cheese filling that balances sweet and tangy flavors, topped with vibrant whole berry cranberry sauce. Dusting them with powdered sugar adds an elegant touch, making these pastries ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert during the festive season. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create these impressive treats that are sure to impress your family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (10 ounces), thawed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a 10×10-inch square and cut it into four 5×5-inch squares.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet; score a 1/2-inch border without cutting through.
- Spoon cream cheese mixture into each square's center; brush borders with whisked egg.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Top each pastry with cranberry sauce and dust with powdered sugar; garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg