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Lemon Puff Pastry

Delicious Lemon Puff Pastry to Brighten Your Day

Discover the irresistible Lemon Puff Pastry with Cream Cheese Filling, a delightful combination of creamy and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Use frozen for convenience
  • 1 egg Egg (for egg wash) Provides a rich, golden-brown finish
  • 1 tablespoon Water Mix with egg for egg wash
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for smoother blending
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 22 oz Lemon Pie Filling Half a can is perfect
  • 1 yolk Egg Yolk Acts as a binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Balances tartness
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Sift for a smoother glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Adjust consistency as needed

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Puff Pastry
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
  3. Thaw and roll out puff pastry sheets, then cut into rectangles.
  4. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture along the center of the pastry rectangles, adding lemon pie filling on top.
  5. Cut slits on each end of the rectangles, fold over the filling, and braid the sides.
  6. Mix 1 egg with 1 tbsp of water for an egg wash and brush over the pastries.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Cool slightly, then mix 1/2 cup of powdered sugar with 1 tbsp of milk for the glaze and drizzle over the pastries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure pastry is thawed but not too warm for optimal flakiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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