Description
Delight in these Blackberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites, a perfect bite-sized dessert combining flaky puff pastry with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling and fresh blackberries. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these mini treats are ideal for entertaining or a quick indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Topping
- 24 fresh blackberries
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well blended.
- Roll out the puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 10×10-inch square to ensure uniform size for cutting.
- Cut the pastry into squares: Slice the rolled puff pastry into 24 small squares, approximately 2×2 inches each, to create equal-sized bites.
- Assemble the bites: Place a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square, then top each with one fresh blackberry. Optionally, fold the corners slightly inward to partially enclose the filling.
- Apply the egg wash: Lightly brush the edges of each puff pastry bite with the beaten egg to promote a shiny, golden crust once baked.
- Bake the bites: Arrange the assembled bites on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving to add a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Blackberries can be substituted with raspberries or blueberries for variety.
- These bites are best enjoyed the same day for optimal freshness and texture.
- Reheat in the oven to restore crispness if serving leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
