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Sweet Cream Cheese Puffs

Delicious Sweet Cream Cheese Puffs That Melt in Your Mouth

Sweet Cream Cheese Puffs are a delightful treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for brunch or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Use store-bought for convenience.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat provides the best creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cream cheese filling.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Adds richness.
For the Finish
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.
  • powdered sugar Powdered Sugar For dusting.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 equal squares, each about 4x4 inches.
  4. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry square. Fold corners and seal edges tightly.
  5. Prepare egg wash by beating an egg and brush over the tops of each filled pastry.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Cool for about 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve fresh for the best experience. Consider pairing with Cottage Cheese Blueberry or Broccoli Potato Cheese soup.

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