Very Berry Crinkle Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
• ½ cup Ice Water (very cold)
• 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)
• ½ cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Egg (large, room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
• 1 cup Mixed Berry Jam (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 cups Fresh Mixed Berries (washed, any combination of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (optional, for dusting)
• 2 tbsp Melted Butter (for brushing pastry before baking)
• as needed Vanilla Ice Cream (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Flaky Pastry Dough

   In a food processor combine the sifted flour and cold butter cubes. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the ice water a tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough just comes together.

   Time: PT15M

2. Chill the Dough

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, form a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

3. Make the Cheesecake Filling

   In a mixing bowl beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, the egg, and vanilla extract; continue beating until the mixture is light and airy.

   Time: PT10M

4. Roll and Cut the Pastry

   On a lightly floured surface roll the chilled dough to about ¼‑inch thickness. Using a 4‑inch round cutter, cut circles and place them on a parchment‑lined baking sheet.

   Time: PT10M

5. Assemble the Crinkle Cakes

   Spoon a tablespoon of cheesecake filling onto the center of each pastry circle, then add a teaspoon of berry jam on top. Fold the edges over the filling, pinching to seal, and brush the tops with melted butter.

   Time: PT15M

6. Bake

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the assembled pastries for 18‑20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the filling is set.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 375°F

7. Marinate Fresh Berries

   While the pastries bake, toss the fresh berries with lemon juice and powdered sugar. Let sit for 5‑10 minutes to macerate.

   Time: PT10M

8. Serve

   Allow the crinkle cakes to cool slightly on a rack, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a generous spoonful of the marinated berries on top.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g