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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bites

Delightful warm bites of puff pastry filled with creamy cinnamon and sugar sweetened cream cheese, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pastry
  • 1 package puff pastry Use fresh or thawed frozen pastry.
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash) Beaten for brushing on pastries.
For the filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Cinnamon sugar for sprinkling To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into small squares.
Making the filling
  1. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
  2. Place a small dollop of the cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square.
  3. Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
Baking
  1. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  2. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 3–5 days or frozen for up to a month. Reheat in the oven for to restore crispiness.