Cheese Fruit Pastry Treats (Printable Version)
Crispy dough treats with smooth cheese and juicy fruit, done in 28 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastries and Filling
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6 ounces softened cream cheese
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla
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1 (17.3-ounce) box thawed frozen puff pastry (2 sheets)
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1 1/2 cups mixed fresh fruit
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1 large beaten egg
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Coarse sugar for sprinkling (if you want)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Get your oven going at 400°F and put parchment or Silpats on two cookie sheets.
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Grab your stand mixer with the paddle, and beat together cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla until it's smooth and fluffy.
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Lay your thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured counter. Run a rolling pin over it to seal any splits. Use a 4-inch round cutter or drinking glass to make four circles from each pastry sheet.
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Put four dough circles on each baking sheet with about 2 inches between them. Make a light circle mark about 1/4-inch from the edge, then poke the middle part with a fork. Spread some cream cheese mix inside the marked border and top with your fruit.
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Mix the egg with a tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Brush this on the pastry edges and sprinkle with coarse sugar if you're feeling fancy.
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Stick them in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes until they puff up and turn golden brown.
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Take pastries out and let them sit for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before moving them to a rack to cool all the way.
# Additional Notes:
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You can throw on whatever fruit you like best. Go with what's in season - strawberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, apples, or pears all work great.