Description
Delightful raspberry cream cheese bites deliver a perfect harmony of tangy and sweet flavors in one elegant bite-sized treat. Creamy cheese and fresh raspberries combine to create a simple yet irresistible dessert you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh raspberries (or thawed frozen raspberries, drained)
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg and Finishing:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 400F (200C), ensuring an even heating environment for perfect pastry baking.
- Create a luxurious cream cheese mixture by blending softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly dusted work surface, transforming the delicate sheet into precise 3-inch square sections using a sharp knife.
- Strategically place a generous dollop of cream cheese filling at the center of each pastry square, artfully positioning 2-3 fresh raspberries atop the creamy base.
- Carefully fold the pastry corners toward the center, pinching the edges meticulously to seal the delectable filling within each delicate pocket.
- Arrange the assembled pastry bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then delicately brush the surface with beaten egg to achieve a beautiful golden sheen.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a perfectly puffed and rich golden-brown appearance.
- Remove from the oven and allow the raspberry cream cheese bites to cool slightly, then elegantly dust with a light snowfall of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Choose room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Avoid overfilling pastry squares to prevent leaking and ensure clean, neat edges during baking.
- Freeze raspberries briefly before adding to pastry to maintain their shape and prevent excessive juice bleeding.
- Consider substituting raspberries with blueberries or strawberries for delightful flavor variations that suit different preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg