Cherry Cream Cheese Pastries
Cherry Cream Cheese Pastries - A Delicious Treat for Any Occasion!
Looking for a delectable dessert that's easy to make and sure to impress? Look no further than these Cherry Cream Cheese Pastries! With a flaky, buttery crust and a creamy, tangy filling, these pastries are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
To make these Cherry Cream Cheese Pastries, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
This recipe makes 12 pastries, so adjust the ingredients accordingly if you need more or less.
To start, preheat your oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
Next, unroll the puff pastry sheets and cut each one into 6 squares. Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the edges of each square with the beaten egg.
Spoon a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each square. Top with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
Fold the corners of each square up and over the filling, pressing the edges together to seal. Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining beaten egg.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Dust the pastries with powdered sugar before serving. These Cherry Cream Cheese Pastries are best enjoyed warm, with a cup of coffee or tea.
In two words, this dish can be described as 'Creamy Delight'. The three main ingredients of this dish are cream cheese, cherry pie filling, and puff pastry.
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions before using it.
- Don't overfill the pastries, or they may burst open during baking.
- Dust the pastries with powdered sugar just before serving, to prevent it from melting into the filling.
The appearance of these pastries is golden brown and puffed up, with a sweet cherry filling peeking out from the edges. The taste is a perfect balance of creamy and tangy, with a burst of sweetness from the cherry filling. These Cherry Cream Cheese Pastries are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself!
