Description
These delectable raspberry cream cheese bites combine tangy cream cheese with sweet raspberry preserves on a crisp pastry base. Rich flavors and elegant presentation make these mini desserts perfect for gatherings where guests crave something light and sophisticated.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 mL) raspberries
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy release.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in melted white chocolate and raspberries, maintaining their delicate texture.
- Pastry Preparation: Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 3×3 inch squares using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Assembly: Place a dollop of raspberry cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square. Fold opposite corners toward the middle, pinching edges to seal and prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Baking: Arrange pastry bites on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden-brown and puffed, indicating perfect pastry doneness.
- Glaze and Finishing: While bites bake, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze. Once baked, let pastries cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze and garnish with fresh raspberries for an elegant presentation.
- Serving: Enjoy these raspberry cream cheese bites warm or at room temperature as a decadent dessert or sophisticated sweet treat.
Notes
- Pastry Precision: Use cold puff pastry straight from the refrigerator to ensure maximum flakiness and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Raspberry Handling: Gently fold raspberries to avoid crushing, maintaining their beautiful whole structure and preventing color bleeding.
- Temperature Control: Allow baked bites to cool for 5-10 minutes before glazing to prevent glaze from melting completely and losing its beautiful drizzle pattern.
- Storage Strategy: Store these delicate bites in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, separating layers with parchment paper to preserve their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg