Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are flaky puff pastry cups filled with creamy, vanilla-sweetened cream cheese and raspberry preserves, topped with a fresh raspberry. These elegant appetizers are incredibly easy to make and double as a sweet brunch treat or finger-food dessert! I love keeping them around for a sweet snack—they’re absolutely delicious whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature. If you love these cream cheese bites, you will want to try my Cherry Cream Cheese Danish! It’s another lovely and delicious treat made with flaky puff pastry, creamy filling, and a burst of fruity flavor.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Puff Pastry: I used one sheet of puff pastry for this recipe (they usually come in a box of two). Save the other sheet for my Cherry Cheesecake Pinwheels or Blueberry Puff Pastry Bake.
- Cream Cheese: Use half a block of cream cheese (4 ounces). Let it come to room temperature to soften before using it in this recipe. Mix the cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract for the filling.
- Raspberry Preserves: The raspberry preserves add a sweet, fruity flavor to the bites and pair perfectly with the creamy filling. I also love how they create a pretty layer of color. If you don’t have preserves, you can use raspberry jelly or jam instead.
- Egg Wash: The mixture of egg and water is brushed over the exposed parts of the puff pastry before the bites are baked. It gives each bite a golden brown finish.
- Raspberries: Add a fresh raspberry on top of each cream cheese bite for the finishing touch! Before adding the raspberries, let the bites cool a bit–adding them too soon may make them lose their texture.
Can I Make Homemade Puff Pastry For These Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites?
Yes, you can make homemade puff pastry to use in these raspberry cream cheese bites. If you are looking to make homemade puff pastry, I have a recipe in my Pumpkin Puff Pastry–just leave out the cinnamon.
How To Make Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites Ahead Of Time
It is easy to get a head start when making these Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites! Simply assemble them (do not bake) and refrigerate the bites for up to 24 hours. When ready, just bake them as usual, adding a few extra minutes if they’re cold from the refrigerator.
Can I Use Different Fruit For Filling?
Absolutely! This would be a wonderful treat to try with different flavors of preserves and fresh fruit. You could use strawberry preserves with fresh sliced strawberries, blueberry preserves with fresh blueberries, or even apricot preserves with diced peaches for a unique twist. The possibilities are endless, and I am craving each variation I mentioned!
How To Store Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites
To store raspberry cream cheese bites, first, let them cool completely. Next, put them into an airtight container. They will last in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat the cream cheese bites in the oven or microwave.
Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions
- ½ package (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (160 g) raspberry preserves
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 24 fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
- To a small bowl, add cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet into a 12×16-inch rectangle. Cut it into 24 equal squares, about 3×3-inches each.
- Gently press each puff pastry square into a mini muffin cup, ensuring the edges slightly fold over the sides.
- Place a small teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center of each puff pastry square. Then, add about ½ teaspoon of raspberry preserves on top of the cream cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg and water.
- Brush the tops and sides of the exposed puff pastry squares with the egg wash.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Once the raspberry cream cheese bites have cooled slightly, top each with a fresh raspberry. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
These are so delicious and super easy to make! I want to try them with other flavors, too!
Elizabeth
What a cute (and yummy) little appetizer or dessert! I loved these!
Bella
I loved the sweet, creamy filling paired with the fresh raspberries—such a great combination!
Annabelle
If you need a quick and delicious dessert, make these cream cheese bites. They look nice, too!
Selena
The puff pastry is perfectly flaky, and the raspberry cream cheese filling is dreamy!
