Description
Indulge in these delightful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pastry Puffs, a perfect combination of flaky pastry filled with a sweet and creamy cinnamon-infused cream cheese mixture. These puffs are a delicious treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Others:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (for topping)
- powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet, cut into 9 squares. Place a dollop of cream cheese mixture in each square. Fold corners towards the center, press lightly to seal.
- Brush and bake: Brush the tops with beaten egg, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust and serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Add fruit preserves to the filling for a fruity variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
