Description
Patriotic Red White and Blue Pastries are a delicious way to celebrate any festive occasion. These delightful treats blend flaky puff pastry with a sweet cream cheese filling and vibrant berries, making them as visually stunning as they are tasty. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or holiday gatherings, these pastries are not only quick to prepare but also customizable with your favorite berry preserves. With their eye-catching colors and creamy texture, they are sure to impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry (thawed)
- 12 tablespoons raspberry and/or blueberry preserves
- 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh raspberries and blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into rectangles (4×6 inches).
- Place half of the rectangles on a lined baking sheet, spreading about 1 tablespoon of preserves on each.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spoon this mixture over the preserves.
- Cover with remaining pastry rectangles, sealing edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Cool slightly before serving topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg