Description
These Blackberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites are a quick and delicious way to enjoy a sweet, fruity dessert with minimal effort. The creamy cheese and fresh blackberries tucked into flaky puff pastry make them irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries (or blackberry jam for a sweeter filling)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 12 equal squares (around 2×2 inches each).
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Bites: Place a small dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square. Top with one fresh blackberry (or a small spoonful of blackberry jam).
- Fold and Seal: Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling, gently pressing to seal the edges.
- Bake: Transfer the assembled bites to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bites cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For an extra sweet treat, feel free to use blackberry jam instead of fresh blackberries.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15-18 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg