Deliciously Sweet Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites Recipe
These Deliciously Sweet Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are a delightful pastry treat perfect for any occasion. A flaky puff pastry filled with creamy sweetened cream cheese, tangy raspberry preserves, and fresh raspberries, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1/4 cup raspberry preserves or jam
- 12 fresh raspberries
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet, cut into squares, and place on the baking sheet.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add a teaspoon of the mixture onto each pastry square.
- Add Fillings: Top with raspberry preserves and a fresh raspberry.
- Bake: Fold the pastry corners over the filling, brush with egg wash, and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Finish: Let cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Great for brunches, tea parties, or holiday trays.
- Try different jams like strawberry, blueberry, or apricot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
