Description
Crispy puff pastry squares filled with a variety of fresh fruit and a sweet cream base—perfect for brunches, tea parties, or an elegant dessert.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Assorted fresh fruit (berries, kiwi, peach slices, etc.)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tbsp honey or fruit jam (optional, for glaze)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Flour for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Lightly flour your work surface and unfold puff pastry.
4. Cut into 4–6 squares or circles.
5. Score a border about 1/2 inch from the edge of each pastry (do not cut all the way through).
6. Spread cream cheese mixture inside the scored area.
7. Top with slices of fresh fruit.
8. Brush edges with egg wash.
9. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden and puffed.
10. Let cool slightly, then brush fruit with warm honey or jam for a glossy finish.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use firm, ripe fruit to avoid sogginess.
Glazing the fruit adds shine and helps preserve freshness.
Pastries are best eaten the same day but can be stored in the fridge and lightly reheated.
Try a citrus zest in the cream cheese for a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fruit pastries, puff pastry dessert, berry tart, cream cheese pastry