Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups Flour
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2 Tbsp Sugar
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1 tsp Salt
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8 oz. (225g / 1 pkg) Cream CheeseFat-free and low-fat work great!
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1 Tbsp CreamOr milk
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2 Tbsp, cold Butter
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1 Egg WhiteFor egg wash
Directions
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1
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In a food processor (for best results), combine flour, sugar, and salt and pulse several times. |
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2
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Add cream cheese and cream and pulse several times. (Fat-free cream cheese still renders great consistency!) |
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Add butter and pulse several times. Form 2 balls, wrap in saran wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. |
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Done
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Roll out dough. Cut approx. 3 1/2 inch circles, eg using a cookie cutter. Fill with your favorite filling - if you like beef, try out my beef empanada filling recipe below). To close, using your hands, form a purse and pinch the edges to seal. Do not overfill! You do not want them to leak or break. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a fork, press the seams down to seal them a second time. Brush with egg wash (egg white with a tsp of water mixed). Bake at 400°F (205°C) for about 15-20 min. until golden brown. |
