Buttery Flaky Cheese Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 package (17.3oz or 320g) puff pastry, thawed out
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1 large egg
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2 tsp water
→ Filling
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8 oz (225g) cream cheese, brought to room temperature
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1 egg yolk, warm enough to mix well
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1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
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1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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Just a pinch (1/8 tsp) of salt
→ Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar for sweetness
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1 to 2 tbsp milk
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Set your oven temperature to 350°F/180°C (fan at 160°C). Cover a large baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside.
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Grab a mixing bowl and toss in cream cheese, egg yolk, powdered sugar, lemon, vanilla, and salt. Mix everything together until smooth. Use a whisk or flexible spatula to make it easier.
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Roll out the puff pastry into a 12x12-inch sheet using a rolling pin to keep it even.
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Cut the pastry into 9 equal pieces (4x4 inches each) using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Take the corners of each square, fold them about an inch inward, and press lightly to hold in place.
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Scoop about a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of every pastry square. A small cookie scoop works great for this.
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In a tiny bowl, blend the egg with water. Brush the mix lightly around the edges of the pastries using your pastry brush.
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Pop the tray in the oven and bake for around 16-18 minutes. Make sure to turn the pan halfway through baking. Once golden brown, pull them out and leave them to cool off completely before adding your icing.
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Use a bowl to stir powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together. Add the milk little by little till it's as thick or thin as you'd like.
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After the pastries have cooled, drizzle your glaze generously over each one. Then, they're ready to enjoy!
# Notes:
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It's easier to assemble and fill these pastries directly on the tray to avoid moving them later, which can tear them or make them lose shape.
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Gently roll out the puff pastry to smooth creases. Cutting evenly gives every piece a uniform look.
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Feel free to sprinkle on toppings like fruit or chocolate before baking.