There’s a sweet little charm to these flaky, cream-filled pastries—just the kind of treat many of us remember serving for holiday brunches, Sunday coffees, or cozy mornings when something warm and homemade felt just right.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour, optional, for a firmer filling
• 1 egg, for egg wash
• 2–3 Tablespoons fruit preserves, optional
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, optional
• 1–2 teaspoons milk, optional, for glaze

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry and cut into 12 equal squares. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
3. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and optional flour until smooth.
4. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each square. If using fruit preserves, place a small dollop on top.
5. Fold the corners inward slightly or leave open. Brush the edges with beaten egg.
6. Bake 15–18 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Cool slightly.
7. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over warm pastries if desired.