Cream filled Pastry: Cremeschnitten

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   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

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   Roll out the puff pastry into 1/4-inch thickness.

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   Cut into four (3 by 12-inch) pieces.

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   Dock the dough all over.

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   Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown in color.

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   Transfer to a baking rack to cool.

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   Reserve 2 puff pastry strips.

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   Cut each of the remaining two into 6 equal pieces.

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   Reserve.

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    In a bowl, soak gelatin leaves with cold water to soften.

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    In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla scrapings.

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    Cook over a double-boiler, whisking all the while, until mixture begins to thicken.

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    Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin.

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    Carefully fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture.

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    Allow to cool and thicken for 15 minutes.

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    To assemble: Spread 1/3 cup of raspberry marmalade on top of the 2 (12-inch) puff pastry pieces.

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    Top raspberry marmalade with the cream mixture.

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    Cover with cut pieces of puff pastry and refrigerate at least 1 hour before service.

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    To serve: Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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