Cherry Cream Cheese Pastry
This easy cherry cream cheese pastry is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Flaky pastry, creamy filling, and sweet cherries combine for an irresistible flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet (14.1 oz) refrigerated puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 9 equal squares.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.
- Top the cream cheese mixture with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
- Fold two opposite corners of each square towards the center, pressing gently to seal. You can also cut decorative slits in the top.
- Brush each pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Find it online: https://kierasrecipes.com/cherry-cream-cheese-pastry/