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Cranberry & Cream Cheese Puff

Cranberry & Cream Cheese Puff Bliss: A Quick Delightful Treat

Cranberry & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Blossoms are a charming blend of flavors in a flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 blossoms
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with low-fat or plant-based cream cheese for lighter options.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust based on fruit sweetness if using alternatives.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional, can be omitted for a purer flavor.
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Ensure pastry is thawed before use.
  • 1 cup Cranberries Replace with blueberries, raspberries, or chopped apples, adjusting sugar as needed.
  • 1 Each Egg (for wash) Can omit for a vegan version.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3x3 inch squares.
  4. Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture on each square, top with cranberries, and fold corners to seal.
  5. Beat an egg and brush over the tops of pastries.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1blossomCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These pastries can also be frozen for later baking. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

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