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Raspberry cream cheese bites with mini tart shells, smooth cream filling, and fresh raspberries topped with powdered sugar.

Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites

Charlotte
Flaky pastry pockets filled with sweetened cream cheese and fresh raspberries — ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bites
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pastry

Filling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Unroll crescent dough and press seams to make a sheet, or unfold puff pastry. Cut into 12 equal squares.
  • Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Gently mash half the raspberries to create a slightly jammy texture, leaving some whole berries.
  • Place about 1 tsp cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Top with a small spoonful of mashed raspberries and a whole raspberry if desired. Fold corners to seal or form triangles and crimp edges with a fork. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sugar.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden. Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple powdered sugar-lemon glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • To make ahead: assemble and freeze on a sheet pan until solid, then store in a freezer bag.
  • Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to baking time.
  • Substitutions: use high-quality raspberry jam instead of fresh raspberries to reduce moisture.
  • Storage: refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days.
  • Rewarm briefly in a 325°F oven to refresh the pastry.
  • Gluten-free option: use a gluten-free puff pastry or dough alternative.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 220mgSugar: 7g
Keyword Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites
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