Cherry Cream Cheese Pastry
This incredibly easy cherry cream cheese pastry combines flaky puff pastry with a luscious cream cheese filling and sweet cherry pie filling for a delightful dessert or breakfast treat that comes together in minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet (10 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Optional: 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
- If desired, brush the edges of the pastry with a beaten egg for a golden crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk after cooling, or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/cherry-cream-cheese-pastry/