Description
Deliciously Sweet Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are perfect mini desserts featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh raspberries. These easy-to-make treats combine creamy, fruity, and buttery flavors into bite-sized pastries that are ideal for parties, snacks, or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Egg Wash
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Cut Puff Pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the sheet into 9 equal squares to create uniform bite-sized bases for the filling.
- Assemble Bites: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. Top each with 1 to 2 fresh raspberries, distributing them evenly to balance sweetness with tartness.
- Seal Pastries: Fold the corners of each square gently towards the center, pressing lightly to seal the edges and keep the filling enclosed during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Transfer each assembled bite onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to promote a golden, glossy finish. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until pastries are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the bites cool slightly after removing from the oven. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant, sweet finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen raspberries—just thaw and drain them carefully to avoid excess moisture.
- For a citrusy twist, add a teaspoon of freshly grated lemon zest to the cream cheese filling before assembling.
- If you prefer a stronger vanilla flavor, increase the vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
