Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure the puff pastry is thawed but still cool to the touch.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy, with no visible lumps.
- Wash the berries and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the stems from the strawberries and cut them into small pieces. Leave the blueberries and small raspberries whole.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and gently roll them out to smooth any creases. Cut each sheet into 9 equal squares, making 18 squares in total.
- Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry square. Add a few berries on top, taking care not to overfill.
- Bring the four corners of each pastry square together over the filling and pinch the edges firmly to seal. Gently shape each pastry into a small ball or rounded bundle.
- Arrange the filled pastries seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed, golden brown, and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pastries to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Dust with additional powdered sugar, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a citrusy twist, add a little lemon zest to the cream cheese filling. Keep the puff pastry chilled before baking to help the pastries rise and develop beautifully flaky layers.