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Cranberry orange cream cheese pastry straws arranged on a platter

Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Pastry Straws

Cozy, zesty bites filled with a creamy cranberry-orange mixture, perfect for afternoon snacks or holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 straws
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Straws
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed Keep cold until ready
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened Room temp blends easier
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce Whole-berry or smooth
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest Fresh for best aroma
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash Gives a golden shine
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting Light dusting at end

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry once to smooth it; cut into strips about 1 inch wide and 6 inches long. Keep them cold.
  3. In a bowl, stir cream cheese, cranberry sauce, orange zest, and sugar until smooth and creamy; taste and adjust sugar if needed.
Assembly
  1. Spoon a small dollop of filling at one end of each pastry strip; fold the dough over and press the edges with a fork to seal.
  2. Place the straws seam-side down on the prepared sheet, and brush the tops lightly with beaten egg.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15–20 minutes until puffed and deep golden at the edges.
  2. Let cool slightly on a rack, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Notes

Use store-bought cranberry sauce to cut prep time. If the pastry softens too much, chill strips for 5 minutes before baking. For variations, stir in cinnamon or add chopped walnuts.