Cranberry & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Blossoms
Cranberry & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Blossoms are elegant, flaky pastries filled with a tangy-sweet cranberry and cream cheese mixture. They’re quick to prepare, beautiful to serve, and perfect for brunch, dessert platters, or festive holiday snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 9 blossoms
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (preferably whole-berry)
- Zest of 1/2 an orange
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry and cut into 9 equal squares (about 3×3 inches).
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, cranberry sauce, orange zest, and honey until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Fold each corner into the center and press gently to seal.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
- Use raspberry jam or other preserves instead of cranberry sauce for variety.
- Skip honey for a tangier version, or swap it with maple syrup.
- Add chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Make savory versions with goat cheese and caramelized onions.
- Replace powdered sugar with a glaze drizzle for a bakery-style finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blossom
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
