Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pastry Puffs, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth, sweetened cream cheese mixture, lightly dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Ideal for a cozy dessert or a sophisticated holiday treat, these puffs are quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
For Assembly
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the pastry does not stick and cooks evenly.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and half of the ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Cut Pastry Squares: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking, then cut it into 9 equal squares, which will form individual puffs.
- Fill and Fold: Place about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold each corner of the pastry squares toward the center over the filling and gently press to seal the puffs, creating neat little parcels.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the assembled puffs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg wash to give them a golden, glossy finish and sprinkle the remaining ground cinnamon over them for added flavor and aroma.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, indicating that they are perfectly cooked and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pastry puffs to cool slightly before dusting them with powdered sugar. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Enjoy these pastry puffs warm on the day they are made for optimal freshness and texture.
- For extra sweetness, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- To make ahead, assemble the puffs and refrigerate unbaked for up to 4 hours before baking to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
