Key Lime Cheesecake Pastries
Flaky puff pastry filled with creamy cheesecake and brightened with zesty key lime, topped with a tangy glaze for the perfect handheld dessert.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry Sheets: 2, thawed
- Cream Cheese: 225g (8 oz), softened
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Egg Yolk: 1
- Key Lime Juice: 3 tablespoons
- Key Lime Zest: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 tablespoon
- Egg (for egg wash): 1, beaten with water
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Key Lime Juice (for glaze): 1–2 tablespoons
- Extra Zest or Slices: for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Combine Ingredients: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, lime juice, zest, vanilla, and flour until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out puff pastry and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon filling into centers, fold into triangles or envelopes, and seal edges with a fork.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush with egg wash and bake 18–22 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Finishing Touches: Whisk powdered sugar with lime juice into glaze. Drizzle over pastries and garnish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm for gooey centers or at room temp for firmer filling.
Notes
- Tip: Keep puff pastry cold for best rise.
- Tip: Chill filling before using for easier assembly.
- Tip: Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.
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