Soft Cheese and Jam Pastries Recipe | Afelia's Kitchen

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: homemade fruit compote

Homemade compote can be made with fresh fruit, reducing sugar content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.

Cut the pastry into squares or circles, about 4 inches in size.

In a bowl, mix soft cheese, icing sugar until smooth.

Place a tablespoon of the soft cheese mixture in the center of each pastry piece.

Top the soft cheese with a spoonful of jam.

Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket or triangle shape.

Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the pastries for a golden finish.

Dust with extra icing sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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