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Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries for an Irresistible Spring Treat

Enjoy Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries, a delightful spring treat that combines tart rhubarb with creamy vanilla-scented cream cheese in flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed frozen puff pastry
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb Diced, or frozen, drained
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla preferred
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Optional
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Replace with milk for vegan
  • 1 tbsp Water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss your diced rhubarb with granulated sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in sour cream if desired.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut it into 8 equal squares.
  5. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto each pastry square, adding a few pieces of sugared rhubarb.
  6. Fold each pastry over to form triangles or rectangles, pressing edges to seal.
  7. Whisk together egg and water to make an egg wash and brush over the tops of pastries.
  8. Bake pastries in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best results and do not overfill.Avoid leaks during baking by sealing well. You can assemble pastries in advance and refrigerate.

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