PUFF PASTRY PILLOWS

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Robert Ryan of Newton, Iowa is known for these pretty sweet treats. "My family and co-workers love them," he says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or coarse sugar
FILLING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Carefully open each puff pastry sheet. Cut each sheet of pastry at creases, forming 3 strips. Cut each strip widthwise into 7 pieces., Combine egg and milk; lightly brush egg mixture over pastry. Sprinkle with sugar. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Split into top and bottom halves., In a saucepan, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Cool. , Transfer to a bowl; beat in the butter, sugar, vanilla, almond extract and salt until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoonful on bottom half of each pastry; replace tops. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.