These little golden parcels are a bakery-style dream: buttery puff pastry wrapped around sweet cherry filling and tangy cream cheese, baked to perfection and glazed for shine.
⏱️ Time & Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 18–20 minutes
- Total Time: ~35 minutes
- Servings: 12 pastries
- Calories per Serving: ~220 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
For the Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling 🍒
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Finish
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 🥚
- Optional: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Pastry
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut thawed puff pastry into 12 squares.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bites
Spoon about 1 tsp of cream cheese filling and 1 tsp of cherry pie filling into the center of each square. Fold or pinch the pastry around the filling, leaving some visible for that beautiful pop of color.
4️⃣ Egg Wash & Bake
Brush the tops with beaten egg. Bake for 18–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
5️⃣ Glaze (Optional)
Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over slightly cooled pastries for extra sweetness and shine.
💛 Why You’ll Love This
- Perfectly flaky + creamy + fruity in every bite
- Looks fancy, but it’s super easy with store-bought puff pastry
- Great for brunch, dessert tables, or holiday mornings
- Can be made ahead and warmed in the oven
- Endless flavor options — try blueberry, peach, or raspberry too!
💡 Helpful Tips
- Don’t overfill or the filling may spill out during baking
- For a tangier twist, add a spoonful of lemon zest to the cream cheese
- Serve warm or at room temp — either way, they disappear fast!
- Use a pizza cutter to slice your puff pastry evenly and quickly
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