Blueberry and Mascarpone Turnovers

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   Special equipment: a 3 1/2-inch round cookie cutter

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   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Set aside.

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   In a small bowl, mix together the cheese, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.

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   Stir in the blueberries.

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   Using a 3 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut the pie dough into 12 circles.

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   Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet.

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   Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the edges of the dough with the beaten egg.

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   Place about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cheese mixture in the center of the dough.

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    Fold the dough in half to enclose the filling and pinch the edges to seal.

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    Using the tines of a fork, gently crimp the sealed edges.

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    Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

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    While the pastry is chilling: In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way.

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    Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.)

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    Fry the turnovers for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until golden.

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    Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with sugar while still hot.

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    Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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