Ingredients
2sheetsfrozen puff pastry,thawed
6ozcream cheese,softened
3tbspsugar
1tspvanilla extract
1egg,beaten
¼cupcoarse sugar
½cuppie filling,of choice, or diced fresh fruit
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the puff pastry sheets on a non-stick surface such as parchment paper or a baking mat.
Use a 4-inch round cookie cutter or drinking glass rim to cut 4 circles out of each sheet of pastry.
Using a small knife or a smaller cookie cutter, score a circle about ½ inch in from the edges of the pastry rounds.
Use a fork to prick all over inside the smaller circle.
Place the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract in the bowl of a mixer. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Gently spread the cream cheese filling inside the smaller circle of each pastry round.
Brush the edges of the pastries with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake for 17 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Cool, then spoon 1 tablespoon of pie filling into the center of each pastry. Serve.
