Pink Pillows

Light, flaky, and bursting with a creamy raspberry filling, "Pink Pillows" are the ultimate dessert or tea-time treat for berry lovers. Made with buttery puff pastry and a luscious mixture of cream cheese, fresh raspberries, and a hint of vanilla, these delicate pastries are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. A sprinkle of sugar adds a caramelized crunch, while optional pink food coloring gives them an extra pop of color, making them perfect for special occasions like birthdays, brunches, or Valentine's Day. Ready in just 35 minutes, these golden-baked delights strike the perfect balance between ease and elegance, serving up sweetness in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry sheets
• 150 grams Fresh raspberries
• 120 grams Cream cheese
• 100 grams Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 drops Pink food coloring (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions. Once thawed, unfold them and place them on a lightly floured surface.

Step 3

Cut each puff pastry sheet into 8 equal rectangles (for a total of 16). Set them aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, mash the fresh raspberries with a fork until slightly broken down, leaving some small chunks for texture.

Step 5

In another bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the mashed raspberries, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. If desired, add 2 drops of pink food coloring to intensify the color.

Step 6

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the raspberry cream mixture onto the center of 8 of the puff pastry rectangles. Leave a small border around the edges.

Step 7

Brush the edges of the filled rectangles with water, then place the remaining 8 rectangles on top to form a sandwich. Gently press down the edges with your fingers, then seal by crimping with a fork.

Step 8

In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the puff pastry pillows with the egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

Step 9

Place the pillows onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the pillows cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(598.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1745.5

Total Fat 95.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 372.1mg	0%
Sodium 946.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 136.2g
Protein 23.2g	0%

Vitamin D 60.3IU	0%
Calcium 210.7mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 583.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 46.4%