Love Letter Raspberry Pastries (Printable Format)
Flaky pastries with raspberry jam and creamy vanilla cheese, golden-baked and dusted with powdered sugar.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Pastry
01 -
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
→ Cream Cheese Filling
02 -
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 -
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus additional for dusting
04 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit Layer
05 -
1/2 cup raspberry jam or fruit preserve
→ Egg Wash
06 -
1 large egg, beaten
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 -
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 6 equal squares. Place 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square and add a small spoonful of raspberry jam on top. Take care not to overfill.
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Fold each corner of the pastry square toward the center, overlapping slightly to create an envelope shape. Gently press edges to seal. Optionally, cut a small heart shape from excess pastry and place it atop the pastry for garnish.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush each with beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
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Allow pastries to cool for several minutes, then dust with additional powdered sugar just before serving.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold for best flakiness.