Pastries Recipe
Make Pastries Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- 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
Add Water
Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together. You may not need all the water.
- 4
Chill Dough
Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Cream Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest until well blended.
- 6
Fold in Berries
Gently fold in the fresh berries until evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
Assembling Pastries
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
- 8
Cut and Fill Dough
Cut the dough into squares or circles, about 4 inches wide. Place a tablespoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each piece. Fold the dough over to form a triangle or half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.
- 9
Prepare for Baking
Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for an egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- 10
Bake Pastries
Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
