Cheese Fruit Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastries and Filling
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 1/2 cups fresh fruit of your choice
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Sanding sugar, if you want some sparkle
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 (17.3-ounce) pack of frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed and ready
# Instructions:
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Start by cranking the oven up to 400°F. Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats so you'll be set.
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Whip the cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, lemon zest, and juice in the stand mixer with the paddle attachment until smooth and velvety.
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Lay out the pastry on a floured surface, unfolding both sheets. Use a rolling pin to lightly press over and close up any folds. Grab a 4-inch cookie cutter (or a glass) to carve out four circles from each sheet.
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Place four pastry circles on each baking sheet, leaving about two inches between them. Use a knife to score a smaller circle 1/4 inch inside the edge of each pastry, then pierce the middle with a fork. Spread the cream cheese mix on each pastry's center and pile on some fruit.
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Mix the large egg with a tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Dab the egg wash along the edges of the pastries and sprinkle a bit of sanding sugar on top, if you're into that.
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Pop the baking sheets into the oven for 15 to 18 minutes. They'll puff up and turn golden once done.
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Take the pastries out of the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for five minutes. Then, transfer them to a rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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Use any fruit you like or whatever's in season. Strawberries, raspberries, peaches, plums, pears, or apples all work great!