Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry

Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry

This delicious sweet treat combines a rich, sweet cream cheese filling along with a fruit filling of fresh cranberries, sugar, and orange juice. Then, the fillings are wrapped up in puff pastry and baked to flaky, golden-brown perfection. It’s a sweet dessert or snack that’s full of the flavors of the holidays and so perfect for the cooler weather when served warm and fresh from the oven.

Why You’ll Love This Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Recipe

• They’re so festive and flavorful, and they make a delicious holiday dessert or snack.
• They’re flaky and filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and fresh cranberries with orange.
• The flavor combo of cranberry and orange always makes a delicious-tasting treat.

Tips

• Always rinse and sort your cranberries to remove any pesticides and cull any damaged berries.
• Really mix the cream cheese filling to ensure that it’s fully incorporated.
• Don’t leave your cranberries unattended while cooking them. They can easily burn.

Recipe FAQ

What is puff pastry typically used for?

Puff pastry is routinely used for both sweet and savory dishes like pies, pastries, palmiers, baked brie, or beef Wellington.

Is puff pastry the same as pie crust?

No. Although both use essentially the same ingredients, they are created quite differently and have very different textures. In pie crusts, the butter is cut into tiny pieces and mixed into the dough to form a homogenous dough. Puff pastry uses butter that is cut into thin layers and is alternated with a layer of dough.

Should puff pastry be thawed before baking?

Puff pastry should be thawed for proper and even cooking. The butter in the puff pastry must be able to melt readily while being baked.

How long will cranberry cream cheese puff pastries last in the fridge?

They’ll keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How to Store Leftovers

Store these pastries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, you can freeze them in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to a month.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Ingredients

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

• Puff pastry shells
• Large egg
• Water

Cream Cheese Filling

• Cream cheese, softened
• Egg yolk
• Vanilla extract
• Sugar
• Lemon juice

Cranberry Filling

• Sugar
• Brown sugar
• Zest from 2 oranges
• Orange juice
• Cornstarch

How to Make Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry

Making this recipe is incredibly easy. Although it’s a homemade treat, even beginners can make it quickly and easily.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cranberry Filling

Place the cranberries in a medium saucepan. Then, sprinkle them with sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cornstarch. Stir and cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and start to thicken, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Filling

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth. Then, add the egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice and beat until well incorporated.

Step 4: Make the Pastries

Roll out the pastry sheets on a floured surface and place one of the sheets on the prepared baking sheet. Then, spread the cream cheese mixture over the puff pastry followed by the cranberry sauce mixture. Top the filling with the other puff pastry. Cut the stuffed sheets into diagonal strips and roll up like crescent rolls.

Step 5: Bake

Brush the rolled-up pastries with egg wash and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar or make a simple glaze and drizzle over the pastries.

Try These Delicious Cranberry Cream Cheese Pastries Today

This easy, delicious cranberry cream cheese puff pastry recipe is simple to make and loaded with classic holiday flavors. These pastries make great Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts, snacks, and appetizers, and the leftovers are perfect for a sweet breakfast with coffee or milk along with your favorite savory breakfast options. Give this recipe a try, and I know everyone will love them, especially you!

More Delicious Cranberry Recipes You’ll Love

Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies – These delicious oatmeal cookies are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and loaded with fresh chopped cranberries and pecans. Absolutely delicious!

Cranberry Orange Pecan Loaf – A delicious quick bread that is packed with fresh cranberries, orange, and chopped pecans, and baked to perfection. Great for breakfast, brunch or dessert.

A Delicious Cranberry Cobbler that is made with fresh cranberries, orange juice and zest, topped with a cobbler topping and a brown sugar pecan crust. Incredibly delicious!

And, here is a delicious Cranberry Raspberry Pie, from Deliciously Seasoned, that you might enjoy as well.