Puff Pastry Cream Cheese Dessert!
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional for creaminess)
For the Apple Filling:
2 large apples (peeled, cored, and sliced thin)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Apple Filling:
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples soften and the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Add a tablespoon of heavy cream for a smoother texture if desired.
3. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into squares (about 3-4 inches).
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
4. Assemble the Pastry:
Add a spoonful of the cooked apple mixture on top of the cream cheese filling.
Carefully fold the puff pastry over the filling to create a rectangle or square shape.
Press the edges down slightly to seal.
5. Bake the Pastry:
Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops with a beaten egg for a golden, shiny finish.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
6. Finishing Touches:
Once the pastries are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving and garnish with fresh raspberries for added color and flavor.
Serve:
Enjoy these puff pastry desserts as a sweet, creamy, and flaky treat! The combination of cream cheese and caramelized apples inside the buttery pastry makes for a delicious dessert.