These puff pastry stars are so fun to make and even better to eat. They’re flaky, golden, and filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture brightened with lemon and vanilla. Topped with berries, glaze, and powdered sugar.

Ingredients for Berry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Stars

Puff Pastry Base: A sheet of puff pastry, one egg (separated), and cinnamon sugar create the golden, flaky foundation with a sweet, crisp edge.
Cream Cheese Filling: Cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the egg yolk come together into a smooth, tangy-sweet filling that balances the berries beautifully.

Ingredients for Puff Pastry Stars with Berries

Toppings: Fresh raspberries and blueberries add juicy color, a touch of strawberry glaze brings shine, and a dusting of powdered sugar finishes it all with flair.

Variations To Try

Swap the berries: Try strawberries, blackberries, or cherries. Whatever’s in season.
Go mini: Use a smaller cookie cutter for bite-sized stars. Just bake a little less.
Add chocolate: Drizzle melted white or dark chocolate on top once they’re cool.

Keesha’s Tips & Tricks

Keep it chilled until shaping: Cold dough means better puff and crispier layers. Work fast for the flakiest finish.
Prep the Filling Ahead: I mix the cream cheese filling the night before and pop it in the fridge. When it’s go time, you’re already halfway there.
No Star Cutter? No Problem: You can use circles, squares. I’ve even used a mason jar lid before! Just be sure to score the inside for that puffed-up edge lightly.
Less is More: I know it’s tempting, but don’t overload the filling. A tablespoon or so is perfect. Keeps things neat and lets the stars shine.
Cut Smart, Score Gently: For sharp edges, work with well-chilled pastry. When scoring the center, go light, don’t slice through. That inner border keeps your filling perfectly in place.

How to Store

Serve fresh for the best bite — crisp pastry and juicy berries at their peak.
Got leftovers? Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

FAQs about Berry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Stars

The stars should be puffed and golden brown on the edges. The filling will look set and slightly golden. Start checking around 14 minutes just to be safe.

Yes, especially for parties or brunch! Just bake one tray at a time for the best puff. Puff pastry rises better when it has room and even heat.

More Pastry Recipes

If you liked these puff pastry stars, you’ll love my Rose Apple Pastry, Air Fryer Churros, or a cozy Snow White Apple Pie. Feeling more salty than sweet? Try my crispy Chicken Samosas or Cheese Empanadas.

Berry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Stars

Keesha

These Berry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Stars are flaky, creamy, and topped with fresh berries. Ready in under 30 minutes, they're perfect for brunch or dessert.

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Servings

Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients

For the Pastry

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
1 egg white
1 tbsp cinnamon sugar

For the Cream Cheese Filling

½ cup cream cheese (softened)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1 egg yolk

Toppings

1 ½ cups Fresh raspberries
1 ½ cups Fresh blueberries
1–2 tbsp Strawberry glaze (slightly warmed)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This keeps the pastry from sticking and ensures even baking.
Next, make the cream cheese filling. In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg yolk. Mix until it’s smooth, creamy, and slightly thick. Set it aside.
Then, roll out your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use a large star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many stars as you can.
With a slightly smaller cutter, gently score a border inside each star. This helps create that signature puffed edge while keeping the filling contained.
Now, spoon about 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each star. Try not to spread it past the inner border. Add a few fresh raspberries and blueberries on top.
After that, brush the outer edges of each star with the reserved egg white. Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar around the edges. This adds a lightly sweet crunch and a warm, spiced finish.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pastries are golden, puffed, and crisp. The cream cheese should be just set, and the edges lightly browned.
Finally, let the stars cool slightly. Then place fresh raspberries and blueberries in the center.
Brush the fruit with slightly warmed strawberry glaze for shine, and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

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