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Cream Cheese Pastry
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Servings: Makes two 9-inch Pie or Tart crusts |
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 cup unsalted butter or margarine |
Instructions: Mix flour and salt; cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Form into ball; wrap tightly. Refrigerate for several hours (at least 3 hours), or until firm. Divide dough in half. Roll out each half on lightly floured surface to 12-inch circle; place in 9-inch pie plate. Turn under edges; flute. Prick with fork. Bake at 450°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 2 pie or tart crusts. Tips: Use Your Tart Pans: For tart shells, divide dough into 16 balls; wrap tightly. Refrigerate several hours or until firm. Roll out each ball to 6-inch circle on lightly floured surface; place in 4-inch tart pan. Turn under edges; flute. Prick with fork. Bake at 450°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 16 tart shells. |
Source: DianasDesserts.com |
Date: September 24, 2002 |