Flaky Cream Cheese Pastries (Print-Friendly Version)

Delicate pastries with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dough

01 - 240 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 225 grams unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 225 grams cream cheese, cold and cubed
04 - 1.25 milliliters salt
05 - 12.5 grams granulated sugar

→ Filling

06 - 225 grams cream cheese, softened
07 - 50 grams granulated sugar
08 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract
09 - 1 egg yolk

→ Topping

10 - 1 whole egg
11 - 15 milliliters milk
12 - Powdered sugar, optional
13 - Fruit preserves or fresh berries, optional

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add cold cubed butter and cream cheese. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
02 - Form dough into a ball, flatten into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to enhance flavor and texture.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk together until smooth. Set aside.
04 - Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to approximately 3 millimeters thickness. Cut into 7.5-centimeter squares or circles as preferred. Place a teaspoon of filling into the center of each shape. Optionally add a small dollop of fruit preserves atop the filling.
06 - For turnovers, fold dough diagonally over filling and seal edges with a fork. Alternatively, fold all corners toward the center and pinch to seal.
07 - Whisk the whole egg with milk and brush over pastry tops. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
08 - Allow pastries to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Using cold butter and cream cheese when preparing the dough promotes a flaky crust.
02 - Chilling the dough is crucial for texture and ease of handling.
03 - Experiment with various fillings such as Nutella, jam, or flavored cream cheese for variety.

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