This cranberry cream cheese puff pastry recipe is absolutely delicious. Made with fresh cranberries and orange and a sweet cream cheese filling, these pastries are rolled up like crescents and baked until golden.
“Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delightful recipe for ‘Cranberry Bliss Puff Pastry Delight.’ This elegant yet easy-to-make treat combines the buttery goodness of puff pastry with the creamy richness of vanilla-infused cream cheese, all adorned with a sweet and tart layer of cranberry sauce. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or any occasion that calls for a touch of sweetness, this pastry is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds singing. Join us in the kitchen as we embark on a journey to create a heavenly combination of flaky layers, velvety cream cheese, and vibrant cranberries – a true blissful indulgence for your senses.”
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the puff pastry package.
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. If it’s not already in a square or rectangle shape, you can gently shape it into one.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
- Spoon the cranberry sauce over the cream cheese layer.
- Carefully fold the puff pastry over the filling to create a rectangle or square shape. Press the edges to seal.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the top of the puff pastry to create a golden finish when baked.
- Place the filled and sealed puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven according to the puff pastry package instructions or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow the pastry to cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles.
- Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE PUFF PASTRY
Making this recipe is incredibly easy. Although it’s a homemade treat, even beginners can make it quickly and easily.
STEP 1: PREP
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set asid
STEP 2: MAKE THE CRANBERRY FILLING
Place the cranberries in a medium saucepan. Then, sprinkle them with sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cornstarch. Stir and cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and start to thicken, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and let cool.
STEP 3: MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE FILLING
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth. Then, add the egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until well incorporated.
STEP 4: MAKE THE PASTRIES
Roll out the pastry sheets on a floured surface and place one of the sheets on the prepared baking sheet. Then, spread half the cream cheese mixture over the puff pastry followed by half the cranberry sauce mixture. Top the filling with the other puff pastry. Cut the stuffed sheets into diagonal strips and roll up like crescent rolls. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry.
Enjoy your delicious cranberry cream cheese puff pastry! This treat is perfect for brunch, dessert, or any special occasion.