Description
Imagine a buttery, golden puff pastry shell filled with tangy-sweet cream cheese and topped with a dollop of raspberry jam that bubbles up just slightly in the oven. Yeah—these Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are tiny, two-bite pastries that are dangerously easy to pop in your mouth one after the other. Think fancy bakery vibes with almost zero effort.
Ingredients
– 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– 2 tbsp granulated sugar
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup raspberry jam or preserves
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
– Optional: powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Step 1: Prep your pastry
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 12 small squares (a 3×4 grid works well).
Step 2: Make the creamy filling
In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. This will be your dreamy base layer.
Step 3: Assemble the bites
Place each puff pastry square into a mini muffin tin, gently pressing the dough down to form little cups. Drop a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each, followed by a small dollop (about 1/2 tsp) of raspberry jam right on top.
Step 4: Add that golden touch
Beat the egg with a splash of water and brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash for extra shine and browning.
Step 5: Bake ‘em up
Pop the tray in the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let them cool for at least 10 minutes—they’ll firm up and the flavors will settle beautifully.
Notes
– Dust with powdered sugar for a pretty finish
– Serve with coffee, mimosas, or a glass of milk
– Add a fresh raspberry on top if you’re feeling extra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~120 kcal per serving
- Fat: ~7g
- Carbohydrates: ~11g
- Protein: ~2g