Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pastry Puffs, featuring a smooth cinnamon-spiced cream cheese filling wrapped in buttery biscuit dough, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a sweet breakfast treat or an indulgent snack, these puffs combine creamy texture with a crunchy sugar topping for a deliciously satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pastry
- 1 (12 oz) tube Grands!® Jr. Golden Layers Butter Tastin’ Biscuits
Topping
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Prepare the Biscuits: Take each biscuit and flatten it into an approximate 4×3-inch rectangle using your hands or a rolling pin, creating enough surface area to hold the filling.
- Add Filling: Place a heaping tablespoon of the cinnamon cream cheese mixture in the center of each flattened biscuit, spreading it slightly but keeping it contained.
- Fold the Biscuits: Fold the long sides of the biscuit inward over the filling and tuck the ends underneath to seal the cream cheese inside. Position each folded biscuit seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Beat the large egg in a small bowl and brush this egg wash generously over the tops of each pastry puff to promote browning. Sprinkle with coarse sugar evenly for a crunchy, sweet topping.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 minutes or until the pastry puffs turn golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Optional Glaze: Remove from the oven and let the pastries cool slightly on a cooling rack. If desired, drizzle with a simple glaze made by mixing powdered sugar with a small amount of milk for added sweetness and shine.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing.
- If you prefer, swap the cinnamon for other spices such as nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for variation.
- These puffs are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- The glaze is optional but adds an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
- You can use store-bought biscuit dough for convenience, or make your own from scratch.
