Sweet Pastry Pockets Recipe

Name: Sweet Pastry Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese; 1/8 tsp. + 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 c. flaked coconut; 2 c. plain flour; 3/4 c. butter (not margarine); 2 Tbsp. confectioners sugar; 1 egg, separated; 2 tsp. grated orange rind; 1/4 c. orange juice; sugar

Servings: persons

3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/8 tsp. + 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. flaked coconut
2 c. plain flour
3/4 c. butter (not margarine)
2 Tbsp. confectioners sugar
1 egg, separated
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. orange juice
sugar

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Cream brown sugar with cream cheese. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt and vanilla extract; beat well.
3
Stir in coconut.
4
Chill while preparing dough.
5
Combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6
Cream butter with confectioners sugar and egg yolk.
7
Blend in orange rind and dry ingredients; mix well.
8
Add orange juice; mix until a stiff dough forms.
9
Roll out, half at a time, on well floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
10
Cut with floured 2 1/2 or 3-inch cutter.
11
Place 1/2 teaspoon filling in center of each; moisten edge with water.
12
Fold in half; seal edges.
13
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
14
Repeat with remaining dough.
15
Make 1/2-inch cut in top of each for escape of steam. Brush with slightly beaten egg white.
16
Sprinkle with sugar.
17
Bake at 400u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes until light golden brown.

1093

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar, 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, 1/8 tsp. + 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Sweet Pastry Pockets falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Pastry Pockets

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