Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeronsPastries Recipe

Pastries Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time1h 30m
Serves12

A selection of sweet pastries.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder until well combined.

  2. 2

    Cut in Butter

    Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth.

  4. 4

    Form Dough

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Chill Dough

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Cream Cheese Filling

    In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and creamy.

  2. 7

    Fold in Berries

    Gently fold in the fresh berries into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 8

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 9

    Roll Out Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

  3. 10

    Cut and Fill Dough

    Cut the rolled dough into squares or circles. Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each piece. Fold over the dough and seal the edges with a fork.

  4. 11

    Apply Egg Wash

    Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

  5. 12

    Bake Pastries

    Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

  6. 13

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your sweet pastries!

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