Cherry Cheese Flakies
Delightfully flaky, creamy, and bursting with fruity sweetness, Cherry Cheese Flakies are an indulgent yet easy-to-make pastry perfect for any occasion. Buttery puff pastry envelops a luscious cream cheese filling, sweetened with a hint of vanilla, and a dollop of vibrant cherry pie filling. These golden-brown pastries are elegantly sealed with a light egg wash, baked to perfection, and optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. Ready in under an hour with only 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Treat your guests (or yourself!) to the ultimate combination of crisp, creamy, and fruity with this simple yet show-stopping pastry recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 227 grams cream cheese, softened
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 grams cherry pie filling
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 15 grams powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions until pliable but still cold. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, yielding 8 squares total.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
Place a dollop (about 1.5 tablespoons) of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
Top the cream cheese filling with about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling.
Fold over two opposite corners of each puff pastry square to meet in the center, slightly overlapping them, and press gently to seal.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash lightly over the tops and edges of the pastries.
Transfer the assembled pastries to the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each for expansion.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled Cherry Cheese Flakies with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 78 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
