Lemon Poppy Seed Puffs

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375u00b0F.

2. 2

   In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the sugar, 1 tsp of the lemon peel and the lemon juice; mix well.

3. 3

   In another medium bowl, combine remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp lemon peel and the poppy seed; mix well.

4. 4

   Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Carefully split side of each biscuit halfway to form opening.

5. 5

   Fill each opening with 2 rounded tablespoons cream cheese mixture.

6. 6

   Press edges firmly to seal.

7. 7

   Dip filled biscuits in melted butter; coat with poppy seed mixture.

8. 8

   Place in ungreased jumbo nonstick muffin cups.

9. 9

   Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

10. 10

    Cool 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Run knife around edge of each puff to loosen; remove from muffin cups.

12. 12

    Serve warm.

13. 13

    Store in refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.