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Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
Filling Options
Topping
Method
Making the Pastry Dough
- 1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Water
Gradually add the cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preparing the Fillings
- 5
Make Cheese Filling
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- 6
- 7
Combine Chocolate Filling
Simply measure out the chocolate chips as a filling option.
Assembling the Pastries
- 8
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- 9
Cut the Pastries
Use a round cutter to cut out circles of dough. You can also use a square cutter for different shapes.
- 10
Fill the Pastries
Place a small spoonful of your filling of choice (cream cheese, fruit, or chocolate) in the center of each dough circle.
- 11
Seal the Pastries
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal and crimp with a fork.
- 12
- 13
Sprinkle Topping
Sprinkle sesame seeds or sugar on top of the pastries as desired.
Baking the Pastries
- 14
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 15
Bake the Pastries
Place the pastries on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 16
Cool and Serve
Allow the pastries to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
