Description
This Cherry Cheese Pastry Pie is a delightful dessert featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a smooth cream cheese layer and sweet cherry pie filling. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, it offers the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and buttery flavors topped with a golden crust and optional sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Filling
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the pastry from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a sweet and flavorful base for the filling.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto the lined baking sheet. Using a knife, lightly score a 1-inch border around the edges without cutting all the way through. This border will create a raised edge while baking.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly within the scored border on the puff pastry. Then, spoon the cherry pie filling uniformly on top of the cream cheese layer, making sure to distribute it well for balanced flavor in each bite.
- Apply egg wash and toppings: Brush the beaten egg gently over the outer edges of the pastry to give it a beautiful golden color when baked. If desired, sprinkle the crust with coarse sugar to add an extra sweet crunch.
- Bake the pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown, indicating it is perfectly cooked and flaky.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Before serving, dust the top lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Enjoy warm or chilled, optionally paired with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- You can use homemade cherry pie filling or substitute with other fruit fillings such as blueberry or apple for variety.
- Serve the pastry pie warm for a gooey texture, or chilled if you prefer a firmer filling.
- Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to enhance the dessert experience.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
