Deliciously Sweet Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites Recipe
These Deliciously Sweet Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are a perfect combination of flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese, and vibrant raspberries, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Mixture:
4 oz cream cheese (softened), 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Filling:
1/4 cup raspberry jam, 24 fresh raspberries
Egg Wash:
1 egg (beaten)
Finishing Touch:
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 24 small squares.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Assemble Bites: Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square, top with raspberry jam and a raspberry.
- Bake: Brush the edges with beaten egg, bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Finish: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute raspberry jam with strawberry or apricot.
- For a tangier filling, add a touch more lemon zest.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
