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Flaky Cherry Cream Cheese Pastry

Flaky Cherry Cream Cheese Pastry
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Flaky Cherry Cream Cheese Pastry is a delightful recipe combining buttery, flaky puff pastry with a rich, creamy cream cheese filling and vibrant cherry topping. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy flavors, this treat is ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Easy to make yet sophisticated in taste, it offers a golden, glossy finish and irresistible texture that melts in your mouth with every bite.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • Cold Puff Pastry Sheets (well chilled, quantity as needed for desired number of pastries)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz (225g) Full-fat Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30g) Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Optional: 1 tsp Lemon Zest

Fruit Filling

  • 1 cup Cherry Pie Filling or 1 cup Fresh Pitted Cherries

Egg Wash

  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain. Add lemon zest if desired for a fresh citrus note.
  2. Roll Out and Cut Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out cold puff pastry sheets to smooth out creases. Cut into rectangles or squares approximately 4 by 5 inches, depending on preferred serving size.
  3. Assemble the Pastries: Place a generous spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center of half the pastry pieces. Add a layer of cherry pie filling or fresh pitted cherries on top. Cover each with a matching pastry piece and press edges firmly with a fork to seal thoroughly.
  4. Brush with Egg Wash and Bake: Lightly beat an egg with milk and brush over the tops of each pastry for a golden, glossy finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
  5. Cool and Enjoy: Remove pastries from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Allow filling to set before serving to avoid burns and ensure perfect texture.

Notes

  • Keep all ingredients cold to maintain flakiness and proper rising of pastry during baking.
  • Do not overfill pastries to avoid leaking and soggy edges.
  • Seal edges firmly using a fork to prevent spills in the oven.
  • Use high-quality cherry pie filling or ripe fresh cherries for best flavor.
  • For extra shine, brush a second layer of egg wash halfway through baking.
  • Freezing Tip: Freeze unbaked assembled pastries on a sheet until firm, then store in a freezer bag. Bake from frozen by increasing baking time by a few minutes.
  • Reheat leftovers in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes to restore flakiness; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: flaky pastry, cherry pastry, cream cheese pastry, cherry dessert, puff pastry dessert, flaky cherry cream cheese

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