Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries for a Blissful Spring Treat

Delight in Rhubarb Cream Cheese Puff Pastries, a simple yet impressive treat bursting with seasonal flavors.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 22

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 57

Servings: 8 pastries

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pastry

1 box Puff Pastry Use store-bought for convenience.

For the Filling

2 cups Fresh Rhubarb Can use frozen if thawed and drained.
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar To balance tartness.
8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy blending.
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar For sweetness.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds aroma.
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the filling.
Optional Sour Cream For creaminess.

For the Egg Wash

1 large Egg For golden color.
1 tablespoon Water To mix with egg.

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowls
Hand Mixer
Pastry brush

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the fresh rhubarb pieces with granulated sugar in a medium bowl and let sit for about 10 minutes.
Blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and optional sour cream until smooth.
Roll out puff pastry, cut into 8 squares, and place cream cheese filling and rhubarb in the center of each square.
Whisk together egg and water for egg wash, then brush onto tops of pastries.
Bake pastries for 18 to 22 minutes until puffed and golden.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a unique twist, add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling, while keeping rhubarb's flavor balanced.

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