Fruit Cream Dessert Bites Recipe

September 09, 2023

Fresh red raspberries, blueberries, and a sweet and tangy cream cheese spread layer on top of a simple crust.

You can top these fruit desserts with any fruit you like, or you can try strawberries, mango, and kiwi. Almost any fruit would work well, and this dessert recipe is a great way to use up fruit that you have on hand.

Fruit Cream Dessert Bites

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust

2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls

For the Cream Cheese Layer

1/2 cup Heavy Cream

1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Pure Vanilla Extract

1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar

16 ounces cream cheese softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Zest of 1 Lemon

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For the Fruit

1 cup Raspberries, or more if needed

1 cup Blueberries, or more if needed

Optional Garnish

Fresh Mint or Fresh Basil Leaves

Fruit Cream Dessert Bites

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Making the Crust

Unroll crescent dough onto 15x10x1-inch sheet pan (alternatively, use a similarly sized pizza pan for a round shape).

Then press perforations to seal.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool completely on wire rack.

Making the Cream Cheese Layer

First, combine the cold heavy cream and vanilla or vanilla paste in a chilled non-reactive bowl.

Next, whisk by hand or using an electric mixture until the cream holds a loose peak. A soft peak will hold a lazy curve when the beater or whisk is held upside down.

Then, sprinkle the sugar on top of the whipped cream and continue beating until stiff peaks are formed. Set aside. The easiest and quickest way is to whip the cream with cream chargers.

After that, in another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth.

Gently stir in whipped cream.

Assembling the Dessert

Firstly, spread evenly in a thin layer over cooled crust.

Next, top with berries.

Then,Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Finally, garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves.

NOTES

Make ahead tips: the crust can be baked up to a day ahead of time. And the remainder of the dessert is best prepared the day of serving

Fruit Cream Dessert Bites