Assorted Pastries Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
Filling Options
Topping Options
Method
Making the Pastry Dough
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Ice Water
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Divide the dough into two portions, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preparing the Filling
- 4
Mix Cream Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and well combined.
- 5
Prepare Fruit Filling
If using fruit preserves, simply set aside in a small bowl. For chocolate filling, measure out chocolate chips.
Assembling the Pastries
- 6
Roll Out Dough
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled pastry dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes (squares, circles, etc.) using a pastry cutter or knife.
- 7
Fill the Pastries
Place a tablespoon of cream cheese filling in the center of half of the cut shapes. For the other half, place a tablespoon of fruit preserves or a few chocolate chips.
- 8
Seal and Brush
Place the other half of the shapes on top of the filled ones and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
Baking the Pastries
- 9
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 10
Bake
Place the assembled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
Cool and Dust
Allow pastries to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar before serving.