Cherry Cheese Flakies
Delightfully flaky, creamy, and bursting with fruity sweetness, Cherry Cheese Flakies are an indulgent yet easy-to-make pastry perfect for any occasion. Buttery puff pastry envelops a luscious cream cheese filling, sweetened with a hint of vanilla, and a dollop of vibrant cherry pie filling. These golden-brown pastries are elegantly sealed with a light egg wash, baked to perfection, and optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible finish. Ready in under an hour with only 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Treat your guests (or yourself!) to the ultimate combination of crisp, creamy, and fruity with this simple yet show-stopping pastry recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 227 grams cream cheese, softened
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 grams cherry pie filling
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 15 grams powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Thaw puff pastry sheets according to package instructions until pliable but still cold. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares, yielding 8 squares total.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Place a dollop (about 1.5 tablespoons) of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
Step 5
Top the cream cheese filling with about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling.
Step 6
Fold over two opposite corners of each puff pastry square to meet in the center, slightly overlapping them, and press gently to seal.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash lightly over the tops and edges of the pastries.
Step 8
Transfer the assembled pastries to the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each for expansion.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Optional: Dust the cooled Cherry Cheese Flakies with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (767.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2086.8 |
| Total Fat 126.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 60.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 472.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1450.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 218.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 151.1g | |
| Protein 30.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 60.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 313.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 654.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories