Indulge in the perfect balance of crispy, buttery puff pastry and a luscious sweet cheese filling with these easy-to-make Pastry Puffs with Sweet Cheese Filling. Featuring a creamy mixture of cream cheese, granulated sugar, and fragrant vanilla extract wrapped inside golden, flaky puff pastry, this recipe is a delightful treat that's ready in just 40 minutes. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as an elegant dessert, these pastry puffs are brushed with an egg wash for extra shine and baked until irresistibly crisp. A dusting of powdered sugar adds a decorative touch, making them as beautiful as they are delicious. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing, bakery-quality treat that's sure to impress. Perfect for holiday gatherings, tea parties, or whenever you're craving homemade pastries with a creamy twist!
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a clean work surface, then roll out each puff pastry sheet to slightly thin and even them out.
Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 equal squares, yielding a total of 8 squares.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the sweet cheese filling into the center of each puff pastry square.
Fold the pastry squares diagonally to create a triangle, ensuring the edges are lined up. Gently press the edges together to seal them, and crimp with a fork for extra security.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to make an egg wash.
Brush the top of each pastry puff with the egg wash to achieve a golden finish when baked.
Using a sharp knife, make two small slits on the top of each puff to allow steam to escape during baking.
Place the prepared pastry puffs on the lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry puffs are golden brown and flaky.
Remove the pastry puffs from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes.
If desired, dust the cooled pastry puffs with powdered sugar for a decorative and sweet touch.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Calories |
1768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 122.6 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.3 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 451 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 1275 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*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.