Cranberry & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Blossoms: Easy and Indulgent Treats
These Cranberry & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Blossoms are a perfect blend of sweet and creamy, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and a spoonful of cranberry sauce in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding orange zest to the cream cheese mixture.
- Make sure not to overfill the pastry to avoid overflow while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blossom
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg