King Cake Bites
Delight in these festive King Cake Bites, mini treats bursting with cinnamon sugar and a sweet cream cheese filling, perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 16 bites
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- Colored sanding sugar (purple, green, gold) for topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut into 16 equal squares.
- Place about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the cream cheese filling.
- Fold each square over the filling to form a triangle and seal edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush each bite with beaten egg to create a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, whisk powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm bites and immediately sprinkle with colored sanding sugar in purple, green, and gold.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve King Cake Bites warm for the best texture and flavor. For an extra festive touch, add a small plastic baby figurine inside a bite before baking, traditionally used in King Cake celebrations.