Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Lemon Cheesecake Hand Pie Pastries, the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and zesty lemon curd enveloped in flaky puff pastry. These charming little treats are not only easy to make but also a hit at any gathering, from picnics to dinner parties. With each bite, you’ll savor the refreshing taste of lemon combined with a rich cream cheese filling, making them an irresistible dessert option for any occasion. Enjoy these transportable pastries fresh from the oven or drizzled with a sweet glaze for that extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 17.3 oz (2) sheets of puff pastry
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 oz lemon curd
- Little bit of water (to seal pastry)
- 1 egg (for brushing pastry)
- 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream (warmed)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream; beat until smooth.
- Unfold puff pastry sheets and cut into rectangles.
- Place 1.5-2 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture on six rectangles and top with 1-1.5 tbsp lemon curd.
- Seal with another rectangle on top; press edges with water to secure.
- Brush tops with whisked egg and poke holes for venting.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with warmed heavy cream for glaze; drizzle over cooled pastries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg