Description
Delightful Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites blend sweet and tangy flavors in a miniature dessert perfect for elegant gatherings. Creamy cheese and fresh raspberries create a luscious treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Pastry and Fruits:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure smooth release and easy cleanup.
- Create a luscious filling by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until velvety smooth. Tenderly incorporate raspberries and melted white chocolate for a vibrant flavor profile.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently unroll puff pastry sheets and slice into precise squares approximately 3 inches wide.
- Position a generous dollop of raspberry cream cheese mixture at the center of each pastry square.
- Carefully fold the pastry corners over the filling, pinching edges firmly to create a secure seal and prevent leakage during baking.
- Arrange the assembled pastry bites onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing between each piece.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and perfectly puffed texture that indicates optimal doneness.
- While baking, whip together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to craft a silky smooth glaze.
- After removing from the oven, allow bites to cool slightly to prevent burning and maintain structural integrity.
- Elegantly drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm bites and garnish with fresh whole raspberries for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve immediately while warm or at room temperature as an indulgent dessert or sophisticated afternoon treat.
Notes
- Chill cream cheese mixture for 15 minutes before folding in raspberries to maintain a firmer texture and prevent soggy pastry.
- Use fresh, firm raspberries and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture from making the filling runny.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute puff pastry with almond flour-based pastry or gluten-free puff pastry sheets.
- Create a dairy-free alternative by using vegan cream cheese and white chocolate, ensuring the same creamy consistency and delightful flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg