Description
Deliciously flaky puff pastry filled with creamy cheese and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Fresh herbs (like chives or dill) for savory option (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or feta) for savory option (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Cut pastry into squares or circles; place a dollop of filling in each.
- Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash made from mixing one egg with a splash of milk.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a savory version, consider adding fresh herbs and shredded cheese to the filling.
- Ensure the edges are sealed well to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg