Raspberry Cream Cheese Cruffins
These delightful Raspberry Cream Cheese Cruffins combine flaky puff pastry with a rich cream cheese filling and sweet raspberry preserves, making them perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry Ensures a flaky, buttery texture.
Cream Cheese Filling
- 6 oz cream cheese Provides a smooth and creamy base.
- ¼ cup powdered sugar Sweetens the cream cheese mixture.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor of the filling.
Raspberry Filling
- ⅓ cup raspberry preserves Adds a burst of fruity sweetness.
Finishing Touches
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional) Brushing on top adds a golden finish.
- Powdered sugar (optional) powdered sugar For dusting before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut each sheet into 6 squares.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- Place a square of puff pastry in each muffin tin cavity, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into each pastry.
- Spoon a small amount of raspberry preserves on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and roll the pastry into a tight cylinder, standing it upright in the muffin tin.
- Brush each cruffin with melted butter if desired.
Baking
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Allow the cruffins to cool briefly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Serving
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious raspberry cream cheese cruffins!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgSugar: 10g