Description
Delightful and easy-to-make Blackberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites feature flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh blackberries. Perfect as a sweet snack or elegant dessert, these bite-sized pastries bake to golden perfection and can be dusted with powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Topping & Finishing
- 24 fresh blackberries
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 10×10-inch square, ensuring an even thickness for uniform baking.
- Cut Pastry Squares: Slice the rolled pastry into 24 equal small squares, approximately 2×2 inches each, to create individual bite-sized pastries.
- Assemble Bites: Place a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square, then top with one fresh blackberry. Optionally, fold the corners slightly inward for a decorative touch.
- Apply Egg Wash: Arrange the bites on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush the edges with beaten egg to promote a golden-brown finish.
- Bake Pastries: Bake the puff pastry bites in the preheated oven for 14 to 16 minutes, or until they are puffed up and attain a golden brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Blackberries can be replaced with raspberries or blueberries based on preference.
- Best enjoyed the same day for optimal freshness and texture.
- To reheat, place bites in the oven briefly to restore crispness.
