Lemon Cream Cheese Puffs by Blameitonthekitchen

Ingredients

• 1 sheet (approx. 250g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
3. Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into 8 equal squares.
4. Place a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each pastry square.
5. Fold the corners of the pastry squares toward the center, pinching the edges firmly to seal the filling inside.
6. Brush the tops of the puffs with a beaten egg for a golden finish.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.