Cream Cheese Pastries
These easy-to-prepare cream cheese pastries combine a flaky crust with a rich and creamy filling, making them perfect for brunch with friends or special occasions like Galentine's Day.
Ingredients
Pastry ingredients
- 1 batch Pastry dough Homemade or store-bought
Filling ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing
- 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract For flavor
- 1 large Egg For binding
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by preparing your pastry dough. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface until it reaches an even thickness.
- Cut the dough into even squares or circles based on your preference.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a spatula or electric mixer to blend until smooth.
Assembly
- Place a small dollop of the cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry dough piece.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or pocket shape, pressing the edges together to seal.
Baking
- Preheat your oven according to recipe instructions. Arrange filled pastries on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.
Notes
Serve pastries with fresh fruit or coffee. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two days.