Description
Okay, picture this: buttery, flaky puff pastry cups filled with silky vanilla cream cheese and topped with the juiciest raspberries you’ve ever seen, all dusted with a snow-like coating of powdered sugar. These Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites look like they came straight from a fancy bakery window, but honestly? They’re so ridiculously easy that you’ll feel like you’re cheating. Perfect for when you want to impress your mother-in-law, throw an elegant brunch, or just treat yourself to something that tastes like pure happiness in bite-sized form.
Ingredients
For the Pastry Cups:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (the good stuff, not the cheap kind)
- 1 egg, beaten (for that golden shine)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (room temp is key here)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk in a pinch)
- Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional but fancy)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (don’t even think about frozen)
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for that chef’s touch)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Those Cups Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out thawed puff pastry and cut into 12 squares. Press each square into a mini muffin tin, creating little cups. Brush with beaten egg for that golden glow.
Step 2: Bake to Perfection Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up like little pastry clouds. Let them cool completely in the pan — patience, grasshopper.
Step 3: Whip That Cream While cups cool, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and lemon zest. Beat until smooth and pipeable. Taste it — you’re welcome.
Step 4: Assembly Time Once pastry cups are completely cool, pipe or spoon the cream cheese mixture into each cup. Don’t overfill — we want room for the star of the show.
Step 5: Berry Beautiful Top each cup with 2-3 fresh raspberries. Press them down slightly so they nestle into the cream.
Step 6: Snow Day Right before serving, dust generously with powdered sugar. Use a fine mesh sieve for that professional look. Add a tiny mint leaf if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
These are perfect for brunch spreads, afternoon tea, baby showers, or literally any time you want to feel bougie. Serve them on a pretty platter with some champagne or coffee and watch people lose their minds over how “gourmet” you are.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~145 kcal
- Protein: 2g