Description
Little Birdy Rolls are delightful puff pastry snacks filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, honey, and dried fruit. These cute, bird-shaped rolls are perfect for spring parties, kids’ snacks, and themed baby showers. They are easy to make and decorated with an egg wash and optional sliced almonds or sprinkles, creating a golden, flaky exterior with a sweet and tangy inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dried fruit (such as apricots or cranberries)
Dough
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: sliced almonds or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Then fold in the finely chopped dried fruit, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly to loosen it. Cut the pastry into strips approximately 1.5 inches wide for uniform rolls.
- Assemble the Rolls: Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese filling onto one end of each strip. Carefully roll the strip up like a mini bun, pinching the bottom edge to seal and help it keep a round shape. For a whimsical birdy effect, you may add a tiny piece of dough shaped as a beak or tail.
- Arrange and Decorate: Place the rolled pastries seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash to give them a beautiful golden color when baked. Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds or decorative sprinkles on top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes until the rolls are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the Little Birdy Rolls to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. This helps them set and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
- These rolls are perfect for spring parties, kids’ snacks, or themed baby showers.
- Get creative by shaping the dough into different bird-like forms or adding tiny candy eyes after baking for added charm.
- Use any dried fruit you prefer or have on hand; apricots and cranberries work wonderfully.
- Make sure the cream cheese is soft to achieve a smooth, spreadable filling.
- These can be served warm or at room temperature.
