Strawberry Cheese Bundles
Description: These delightful Strawberry Cheese Bundles will have your guests convinced you picked them up from a fancy bakery, but little do they know, they’re actually a breeze to whip up at home. Creamy cheese, sweet strawberries, and a hint of pineapple all wrapped up in a flaky pastry – it’s a taste sensation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/3 cup strawberry pie filling
- 1/3 cup spreadable fruit
- 1 package crescent roll dough (8 count)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Beat the mixture until smooth and well combined.
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Assemble the Bundles:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into eight triangles.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each triangle.
- Top each with a teaspoon of strawberry pie filling and a teaspoon of crushed pineapple.
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Fold and Seal:
- With one long side of the pastry facing you, fold the right and left corners over the filling towards the top corner, forming a square.
- Press the edges to seal the bundles and prevent any filling from leaking out during baking.
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Bake:
- Arrange the sealed bundles on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the bundles are lightly golden brown.
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Finishing Touch:
- Once baked, remove the bundles from the oven and brush the tops with spreadable fruit while they’re still warm.
- This adds a lovely shine and extra burst of flavor to the bundles.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- These Strawberry Cheese Bundles can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them a versatile treat for any occasion.
- Serve them as a delightful dessert or sweet snack to impress your family and friends.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 138.5
- Total Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 25.9mg
- Sodium: 186.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 4.7g
- Protein: 3.5g
These Strawberry Cheese Bundles are not only delicious but also relatively low in calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence for those with a sweet tooth. With their flaky pastry and creamy filling, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and start baking up a batch of these irresistible treats today! 🍓🧀
