Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
Prepare the Puff Pastry:
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases.
Cut the puff pastry into 9 equal squares.
Assemble the Pastry Puffs:
Place a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
Fold each square into a triangle, sealing the edges by pressing them with a fork.
Place the filled pastry puffs on the prepared baking sheet.
Prepare the Egg Wash:
In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and water.
Brush with Egg Wash:
Brush the tops of the pastry puffs with the egg wash.
Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar:
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the tops of the pastry puffs.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry puffs are golden brown and puffed.
Serve:
Allow the pastry puffs to cool slightly before serving.
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