Cream Cheese Pastry Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 2 crusts
Description:
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Cream Cheese Pastry, a delectable treat perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the buttery goodness of pastry, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth sensation that will leave you craving for more. Whether you’re craving a sweet dessert or a savory pie, this versatile pastry crust is sure to elevate any dish to gourmet status.
Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Cream Cheese and Butter Mixture:
- In a large bowl, begin by creaming together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and well combined. This step ensures a creamy texture and rich flavor in your pastry crust.
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Incorporate Flour and Salt:
- Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and salt into the cream cheese and butter mixture. Continue mixing until a cohesive dough forms. This process may take a few minutes, but the result will be a tender and flaky pastry crust.
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Shape and Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a ball. Wrap each ball tightly in plastic wrap to prevent drying and place them in the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Chilling the dough allows the flavors to meld and makes it easier to handle when rolling out.
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Roll Out and Use:
- Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap it. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness. Use the pastry crust as needed for your favorite sweet or savory recipes. Whether you’re making a fruit-filled pie, a savory quiche, or a decadent tart, this Cream Cheese Pastry will provide the perfect base for your culinary creations.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1664.6
- Fat: 132.8g
- Saturated Fat: 83.4g
- Cholesterol: 368.8mg
- Sodium: 1573.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 98.5g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Protein: 22.4g
Recipe Notes:
- This Cream Cheese Pastry dough can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the dough for a unique flavor twist.
- For a sweeter variation, you can add a tablespoon of sugar to the dough mixture before chilling.
- Be sure to use cold ingredients and handle the dough gently to achieve a tender and flaky pastry crust.
Enjoy the creamy indulgence of this Cream Cheese Pastry in your favorite desserts and savory dishes!
