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Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries – Easy Springtime Bliss

Indulge in Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries, a delightful spring dessert combining tangy rhubarb and creamy cheese in flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry store-bought
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Water for egg wash
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb diced; thaw and drain if using frozen
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with another sweetener
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice for a twist
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream optional; can substitute with Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the diced fresh rhubarb with granulated sugar and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Blend the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and optional sour cream until smooth.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 8 equal squares.
  5. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and some rhubarb in the center of each square, fold and seal.
  6. Whisk the egg and water for egg wash and brush the tops of each pastry.
  7. Bake the pastries for 18-22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Let the pastries cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure puff pastry remains cold for the best puffiness. You can assemble pastries up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate them before baking.

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