Description
A delicious and flaky pastry filled with creamy cheese and sweet cherry topping.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into 4 equal squares. Spread the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, leaving a border around the edges.
- Top each square with a spoonful of cherry pie filling. Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling, pinching the corners to seal.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.