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Tasty Cream Cheese Pastries

Category: Lunch

These golden, flaky pastries start with a tender dough made from cold cream cheese and butter. Chilling the dough keeps the layers crisp and flaky. You can fold them as turnovers or pinch them shut as pockets. Adding fresh fruit or jam makes a nice fruity twist. Brushing on an egg wash gives them a shiny, golden look, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar adds a sweet finish. Enjoy them warm or at room temp whenever you want something yummy.

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Dana
Recipe Created By Dana
Last updated on Sat, 27 Sep 2025 20:40:38 GMT
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These pastries filled with cream cheese have a flaky, buttery crust and a smooth, creamy center that just melts inside. Great for brunch or a cozy morning, they hit the perfect sweet and creamy vibe wrapped in tender dough.

I whipped up these treats craving something homemade and comforting. They quickly became a hit on weekends with my friends and family. I keep making them because they're easy but still fancy enough.

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These cream cheese treats bring back memories of slow weekend mornings baking with my family. The smell of butter and laugher in the kitchen made them more than a snack—they're a warm reminder of good times together. I treasure rolling dough and grabbing fresh pastries with loved ones.

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Making these cream cheese pastries is simple and fitting for any get-together. The lovely blend of textures and flavors keeps everyone asking for seconds.

Frequently Asked Cooking Questions

→ How can I get that flaky pastry feel?

Keep the butter and cream cheese super cold, and chill the dough before you roll it out. That really helps the layers pop.

→ Can I switch up the filling from cream cheese?

For sure. Try jams, fresh fruit, Nutella, or different flavored creams. They all taste great inside.

→ What’s the best way to close these pastries?

Fold the dough over the filling diagonally, then press with a fork or pinch the corners tight so nothing spills out.

→ Should I paint the pastries before baking?

Yep, brushing them with an egg and a splash of milk gives them a nice golden shine when baked.

→ Can I make these ahead of time?

Absolutely. You can chill the dough overnight to boost flavor and keep the pastries ready before baking.

Cream Cheese Pastries

Light pastries loaded with creamy cheese, great for mornings, brunch, or a sweet little snack.

Preparation Duration
90 minutes
Time to Cook
20 minutes
Overall Time
110 minutes
Recipe Created By: Dana

Type of Recipe: Lunch

Cooking Skill Level: For Moderate Skills

Cuisine Style: American

Serving Amount: 16 Number of Servings (16 pastries)

Dietary Options: Great for Vegetarians

Ingredients You'll Need

→ Pastry

01 225 grams cold cubed cream cheese
02 240 grams plain flour
03 12.5 grams sugar
04 225 grams cold cubed unsalted butter
05 1.25 milliliters salt

→ Filling

06 1 egg yolk
07 50 grams sugar
08 225 grams softened cream cheese
09 5 milliliters vanilla flavor

→ Glaze

10 15 milliliters milk
11 1 entire egg
12 Optional powdered sugar
13 Optional fresh berries or fruit jam

Detailed Preparation Steps

Step 01

Stir sugar, salt, and flour in a big bowl. Toss in the cold butter and cream cheese chunks. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mash together until it looks like coarse crumbs.

Step 02

Shape the crumbly mix into a ball, press it flat, wrap it up in plastic, then pop it in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight. This makes it easier to work with and tastier.

Step 03

Blend the softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth. Put it aside for later.

Step 04

Heat up your oven to 190°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper so nothing sticks.

Step 05

Sprinkle some flour on a surface and roll the chilled dough out to about 3 mm thick. Slice into squares or circles around 7.5 cm wide. Drop a teaspoon of filling in the middle of each piece, and you can top that with a bit of jam if you like.

Step 06

Fold each piece over the filling diagonally and press edges with a fork to seal, or bring the corners to the center and pinch them closed tightly.

Step 07

Whisk the egg and milk together and paint the tops of the pastries. Bake them for 18 to 22 minutes until they’re golden and puffed up.

Step 08

Let the pastries rest for a bit, sprinkle with powdered sugar if you want, and serve them warm or at room temp.

Helpful Tips

  1. Cold butter and cream cheese help create a flaky, tender crust.
  2. Keeping the dough chilled makes it easier to handle and gives better texture.
  3. Try switching the filling with spreads like Nutella, jam, or flavored cream cheese for a twist.

Essential Kitchen Tools

  • Pastry cutter or your fingertips
  • Plastic wrap
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Brush for glazing

Allergy Information

Always check labels for allergens and reach out to a healthcare expert if unsure.
  • Has eggs and dairy
  • Includes gluten

Nutrition Information (Per Portion)

Nutrition facts are provided for reference and don’t replace professional medical advice.
  • Calories: 250
  • Fat Content: 17 grams
  • Carbohydrate Amount: 20 grams
  • Protein Content: 4 grams