Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Pastry Straws for Sweet Celebrations

Delightful Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Pastry Straws are a perfect treat for any gathering, combining tart cranberries and zesty orange in a flaky pastry.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Brunch, Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Pastry Straws, dessert, Party, Pastry, snack

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Cooling Time: 5

Total Time: 50

Servings: straws

Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Rolling Pin
sharp knife or pizza cutter
Baking Sheet
Pastry brush

Ingredients

For the Filling

8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
1 cup cranberries fresh or dried
½ cup orange zest
1 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pastry

1 sheet puff pastry thawed
1 large egg for egg wash

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cranberries, orange zest, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
Cut the pastry into strips approximately 1 inch wide.
Place a spoonful of the filling at one end of each pastry strip.
Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges to seal.
Brush the tops of each pastry straw with beaten egg.
Place the straws on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Best served warm. Can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack at any gathering.

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