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Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry

These cranberry cream cheese puff pastries are flaky, delicious, and they might not look pretty but they are absolutely scrumptious!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry, Cranberry Dessert, Cranberry Pastries
Servings: 14 Pastries
Calories: 513kcal
Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Mixture

Cranberry Filling

Pastries

  • 2 boxes puff pastry sheets
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Cranberry Filling

  • Rinse cranberries and place in a medium saucepan.
  • Sprinkle cranberries with sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice and cornstarch.
  • Stir and heat over medium heat until cranberries burst and start to thicken. Stir frequently.
  • Let cool.

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  • Add egg yolk, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice. Beat until well incorporated.

Assembling the Pastries

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry sheets and place one on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spread half the cream cheese mixture over puff pastry followed by half of the cranberry mixture.
  • Top with another puff pastry sheet.
  • Make diagonal cuts and roll up like crescents. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry sheets.
  • Brush with egg wash and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg