Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese (Printable Version)

Flaky pastry straws filled with smooth cranberry, cream cheese, and bright orange zest for a festive treat.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry

→ Filling

02 - 4 oz softened cream cheese
03 - 0.5 cup cranberry sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon orange zest
05 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Finishing

06 - 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
07 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry to smooth out. Cut into 1-inch wide by 6-inch long strips.
03 - In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, cranberry sauce, orange zest, and sugar until smooth.
04 - Place a small spoonful of filling on one end of each pastry strip, fold over, and seal edges with a fork to create filled pockets.
05 - Brush beaten egg over the tops of pastry pockets to promote browning and shine.
06 - Arrange straws on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until puffed and golden.
07 - Allow straws to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated.

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