Ingredients
1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie fillingAdditional confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Bake pastry shells according to package directions.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract. With a fork, carefully remove the circular top of each baked shell and set aside. Remove any soft layers of pastry inside shells and discard.
Spoon the cream cheese filling into shells; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes. Cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate until serving.
Just before serving, spoon pie filling into shells. Top with reserved pastry circles. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.
