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Rhubarb Cream Cheese Pastry

Irresistibly Easy Rhubarb Cream Cheese Pastry Delight

This delightful Rhubarb Cream Cheese Pastry is a perfect blend of tangy rhubarb and creamy cheese, encased in flaky pastry.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff pastry thawed
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the Rhubarb Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups Chopped rhubarb
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • hand mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 oz of softened cream cheese with ⅓ cup of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and blend until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix 1 ½ cups of chopped rhubarb, ⅓ cup of granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp of cornstarch until the rhubarb is well-coated.
  4. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about ¼ inch thickness and cut into squares or rectangles.
  5. On each pastry piece, spread a spoonful of cream cheese mixture and top with rhubarb filling.
  6. Shape the pastry by folding the edges and pinching them to seal.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let the pastries cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor and texture. Customize with toppings like whipped cream or caramel if desired.

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