Patriotic Red White and Blue Pastries
Patriotic Red White and Blue Pastries are the ultimate festive treat to brighten up any celebration. These eye-catching pastries feature flaky puff pastry stuffed with a luscious cream cheese filling and vibrant fruit preserves, creating a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for summer barbecues, holiday gatherings, or simply as a fun dessert, these pastries appeal to both kids and adults alike. With their colorful layers representing the red, white, and blue theme, they make an impressive addition to your dessert table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, you can whip them up in no time for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) puff pastry, thawed
- 12 tablespoons raspberry and/or blueberry preserves
- 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for whipped cream topping)
- 12 medium fresh raspberries
- 36 medium fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into squares.
- Spoon preserves onto each square, leaving space at the edges.
- Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread over preserves.
- Fold edges of the pastry squares to seal.
- Brush tops with water or melted butter; sprinkle with optional sugar.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar; top each pastry with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 156mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 29mg