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Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries

Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries for Spring Bliss

Enjoy these Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries filled with creamy rhubarb goodness and a flaky pastry crust, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry Use store-bought, thawed before use.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb Can substitute with frozen, thawed and drained.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to desired sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use vanilla bean paste for richer flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice.
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Optional for creaminess.
For the Wash
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with milk for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 tablespoon Water For thinning the egg wash.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry brush
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss diced rhubarb with granulated sugar and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and optional sour cream until smooth.
  4. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 8 squares.
  5. Place about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling and top with rhubarb mixture on each square.
  6. Fold and seal each pastry, crimping edges with a fork if desired.
  7. Brush the tops with the egg wash mixture.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to keep puff pastry cold until ready to use for optimal flakiness. Allow pastries to cool for at least 5 minutes after baking.

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