TROPICAL TURNOVERS

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Friends and family won't be able to stop nibbling on these tasty turnovers. Our home economists tuck a fruity filling inside tender pastry pockets.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1-1/4 cups finely chopped peeled mangoes
1/2 cup guava jelly
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in cream cheese and butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough is moistened. Knead in bowl until a ball forms; flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle. , In a small bowl, combine the mangoes, jelly, mint and lemon zest; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into 4-in. circles. Spoon 2 teaspoons mango mixture into the center of each circle. Brush edges with water; fold dough over filling and seal with a fork. Brush with egg mixture; sprinkle with sugar. , Place on foil-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 20-23 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.