Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Cream Cheese Pastry Puffs, featuring flaky buttery biscuit dough filled with a smooth cinnamon-spiced cream cheese mixture. Perfectly golden and topped with a crunchy sugar coating, these warm pastries make an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert.
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
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Optional Glaze
- Powdered sugar (quantity to taste)
- Milk (a few teaspoons for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps.
- Prepare Biscuits: Take each biscuit from the tube and flatten it gently into approximately a 4 by 3-inch rectangle to create enough surface area for filling.
- Fill Biscuits: Place a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each flattened biscuit.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the long sides of the biscuit inward over the filling, tucking the ends underneath to enclose the filling completely. Position each pastry seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Beat the large egg and brush it over each pastry’s surface. Then sprinkle coarse sugar generously on top for a sweet, crunchy finish.
- Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown on top.
- Cool and Optional Glaze: Allow the puffs to cool slightly on the baking sheet. If desired, prepare a simple glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a small amount of milk and drizzle over the warm pastries before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easy mixing and smooth filling.
- Ensure the biscuits are sealed well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Coarse sugar adds a lovely texture and sparkle on top but can be omitted for a smoother finish.
- The glaze is optional but adds extra sweetness and a glossy look.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
