Fruit & Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries
If you’re looking to impress at brunch without breaking a sweat, these Fruit and Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries are a go-to.
Ingredients
- 6 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pack frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 1½ cups strawberries (or a mix of your favorite berries)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut it into circles (a cookie cutter or upside-down glass works great). Lightly score a smaller circle about ¼ inch from the edge of each round to create a border. Prick the center of each with a fork to prevent it from puffing too much.
- Place rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use pie weights or another baking sheet on top to keep the centers flat while baking. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Put this mixture in a piping bag and refrigerate for later.
- Pipe the cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry. Top with fresh strawberries (sliced or whole, depending on size).
- Garnish with torn basil for a touch of herbal brightness. Serve immediately.