Description
A delightful pastry filled with a creamy cheese mixture, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until it comes together. Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into squares, approximately 4×4 inches.
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each square of dough.
- Fold the corners of the dough over the filling to create a pocket and pinch to seal.
- Place the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a fruity twist, add a spoonful of your favorite jam or fresh berries to the cheese filling before sealing the pastries.
- Drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled pastries for added sweetness and decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg