Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 box Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust, room temperature

→ Raspberry Sauce

02 - 1¾ cups fresh raspberries
03 - ½ cup sugar
04 - 6 tablespoons water
05 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch

→ Cream Cheese Filling

06 - 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
07 - ½ cup sugar
08 - 1 egg yolk
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or coat with non-stick spray.
02 - Combine raspberries, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
03 - Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
04 - Unroll pie dough on lightly floured surface and cut into 16 slices per crust. Spread each slice with cream cheese mixture, top with raspberry sauce, then roll from outside edge toward center.
05 - Place rolls on prepared baking sheets and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made with different berries for variation
02 - Stores in refrigerator up to 3 days or freezer up to 1 month
03 - Fillings can be prepared a day ahead