Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of sweet strawberries and rich cream cheese with our Strawberry Cream Cheese Pastry Bites Recipe. These charming little pastries are perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations. With a buttery sugar cookie base and a creamy filling, each bite offers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Not only are they easy to make, but they also provide a fun activity for kids to help with. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for a treat that will impress both family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 17.25 ounces sugar cookie mix
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½–¾ cup finely chopped strawberries
- ¼ cup seedless strawberry jam
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix and softened butter until crumbly. Mix in the egg until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for about 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut out circles.
- Place the circles on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow them to cool.
- Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth; fold in chopped strawberries.
- Add a dollop of filling onto each cooled pastry circle and top with strawberry jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry bite
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 9mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest or almond extract to the filling. Experiment with different fruits like raspberries or blueberries for variety.