Name: Apple Rose Tarts with Cream Cheese Filling: Easy Puff Pastry Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1.5 sheet Puff Pastry; 1/4 cup Cream Cheese; 3 tbsp Sugar; Cinnamon; 1 Apple; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 3 tbsp Water

Apple Rose Tarts with Cream Cheese Filling: Easy Puff Pastry Recipe

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UpdatedJuly, 2025

1 hour 10 minutes

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About Apple Rose Tarts with Cream Cheese Filling: Easy Puff Pastry Recipe

These elegant Apple Rose Tarts with Cream Cheese are surprisingly simple to make, perfect for both beginner and experienced bakers! With just a few readily available ingredients, you'll create a stunning dessert that's as delicious as it is beautiful. The flaky puff pastry, creamy cheese filling, and sweet cinnamon-spiced apples combine for a truly unforgettable treat.

I've even created a step-by-step video tutorial (link to be added here) to guide you through the rose-shaping process, making it easier than ever to achieve these impressive results. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these show-stopping tarts!

This recipe is perfect for holidays, special occasions, or simply a delightful weekend baking project. Enjoy the process and the delicious outcome!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep20

Cook50

Total1 10

Calories36 kcal

Serves

Served AsBeverages Breakfast Snacks

Recipe TasteSavoury Sour Sweet Tangy

Ingredients

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Instructions

Prepare the Apples

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apple. In a bowl, combine the apple slices with lemon juice and water. Microwave for 3 minutes, then cool immediately in an ice bath. Pat the apple slices completely dry with paper towels.

Assemble the Tarts

Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 4 equal strips. Spread softened cream cheese evenly onto each strip. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Arrange the dried apple slices on top of the cream cheese mixture.

Roll and Bake

Fold the puff pastry strips in half lengthwise, then roll them up tightly, starting from the long side. Place each rolled pastry into a greased muffin tin. For extra shine, brush with a mixture of egg and milk or cream.

Bake to Perfection

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for Perfect Apple Rose Tarts

For best results, use high-quality puff pastry.
Don't skip the step of patting the apples dry; excess moisture will make the pastry soggy.
If your apples are very juicy, consider increasing the microwaving time to ensure they are thoroughly cooked.
An egg wash adds a beautiful golden-brown sheen and enhances the flavor.