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Caramel and Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Recipe

This baked caramel cream cheese puff pastry is rich, creamy, and an easy appetizer or dessert to make for your next holiday party. Similar to baked brie, but even gooier, this dessert is perfect for serving warm with apples, figs, berries, crackers, and sliced bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 240kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (divided)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water

For Serving

  • assorted apples, fruit, crackers, and pretzels
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Defrost a puff pastry sheet by removing it from its packaging and laying on the countertop for about 40 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of the caramel sauce. Cream together until well-mixed.
  • Unfold the puff pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture in the center of the puff pastry. Add the remaining 1/4 cup caramel sauce over the top.
  • Gently fold each of the four corners of the puff pastry into the center, containing all the ingredients. Brush with a little water when needed to make the puff pastry stay in place, then gently fold each of the four corners in again until you've secured the pastry around the filling.
  • Beat the egg and water in a small bowl, then use a pastry brush to brush the outside of the pastry with the egg wash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-24 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and shiny.
  • Once baked, remove from the oven and place the baked puff pastry on a serving dish or large plate. Serve warm with apples, assorted fruit, crackers, baguettes, crostini, or nuts. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store completely cooled cream cheese puff pastry in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: reheat in a 300 degree oven in a baking dish covered with foil until the cheese melts.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg