Ingredients
2 Large, puff pastry sheets
16 Oz of fresh cranberries
1 Cup of sugar
2 Teaspoons of cinnamon
2 Teaspoon of nutmeg
Pinch of cardamom
8 Oz of cream cheese, softened
3 Tablespoons of pure maple syrup
1/2 Cup of turbinado sugar
1 Cup of powdered sugar
2–4 Tablespoons of half and half
1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
In a small sauce pan add fresh cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of cardamom. Heat on medium heat until cranberries have started to bubble, burst and the mixture begins to resemble jam. About 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. In a medium sized bowl mix together softened cream cheese and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
Cut puffy pastry sheets into rectangles. Score the edges with a pairing knife (this will prevent the middle from puffing up!) and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of maple cream cheese filling and top with 1-2 tablespoons of spiced cranberry mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges of the pastry are puffy and golden brown.
In a small bowl whisk together powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of half and half at a time. More half and half will create a thinner frosting and less will create a thicker frosting. Transfer to a plastic ziplock bag and trim the tip. Drizzle icing over pastries in a diagonal pattern.