HOLIDAY HEAVEN BITES: Discover Festive Flavor Bliss!
Delicious and festive puff pastry bites filled with creamy cheese and topped with cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 33 min
- Yield: 10 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut into 3-inch circles using a cookie cutter or glass. Score a smaller circle inside each round (don’t cut through completely). Place on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, honey, and vanilla until silky smooth. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into the center of each pastry round, staying within the inner circle.
- Top each with a small spoonful of cranberry sauce. Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg for that perfect glossy, golden finish.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and beautifully golden. Remove from oven, cool slightly, and garnish with a few fresh thyme leaves for an aromatic touch.
Notes
- Swap cranberry for raspberry jam for a sweeter twist.
- Use puff pastry shells for a more voluminous presentation.
- Add a pinch of orange zest to the cream cheese for an extra festive note.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg