Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Category: Dessert / Snack
Cuisine: European-inspired
About This Recipe
The Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are delightful little pastries filled with tangy cream cheese and sweet raspberry compote. With their golden, flaky exterior dusted in powdered sugar, they’re elegant enough for parties yet simple enough for everyday indulgence.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect balance of creamy and fruity flavors.
- Bite-sized portions ideal for gatherings.
- Flaky pastry crust with a soft filling.
- Quick and easy using store-bought pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or compote
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional Add-Ins
- Lemon zest for brightness
- White chocolate drizzle
- Crushed nuts for crunch
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Knife and spoon
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3
Cut puff pastry into 12 squares. Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture and raspberry jam in the center of each.
Step 4
Fold pastry edges over filling and seal. Brush tops with egg wash.
Step 5
Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
