PASTRY PUFFS W/SWEET CHEESE FILLING

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These are really pretty and fun to make! I love to make them for Showers and parties! The filling will remind you of cheesecake!Times do not include chilling time.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 cup butter, cold, cut up
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg yolk
powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice or 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Steps:

  • Position knife blade in food processor. Add flour and butter and pulse 4 or 5 timestil mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add sour cream and egg.
  • Process til dough forms a ball and leaves sides of bowl.
  • Divide in half, wrap with plastic wrap, and chill 6-8 hours.
  • Roll out each ball of pastry on a lightly floured surface to an 1/8" thickness.
  • Cut pastry into 3" squares.
  • Gently press each square into a 1 3/4" muffin pan leaving corners extending beyond edge.
  • Spoon 1 teaspoons filling into each prepared shell.
  • Fold corners over filling and pinch together at the top.
  • Chill 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 375ยบ for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Cheese filling:.
  • To make the cheesecake-like filling, beat all ingredients at medium speed til smooth and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1171, Fat 85.4, SaturatedFat 52.8, Cholesterol 339.6, Sodium 606.5, Carbohydrate 86.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 29.3, Protein 16.4

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