Fruit Center Cheese Dainties Recipes

CREAM CHEESE DAINTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour to the creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into four portions; cover and refrigerate until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough at a time into a 10x7-1/2-in. rectangle. Trim edges if necessary. Cut into 2-1/2-in. squares., Place 1/4 teaspoon spreadable fruit or preserves near each end of two diagonal corners. Moisten the remaining two corners with water; fold over and press lightly. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until corners are lightly browned. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

CREAM CHEESE DAINTIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese. Gradually add flour to the creamed mixture. Divide dough into four portions; cover and refrigerate until easy to handle.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough at a time into a 10-in. x 7-1/2-in. rectangle. Trim edges if necessary. Cut into 2-1/2-in. squares.
• Place 1/4 teaspoon spreadable fruit or preserves near each end of two diagonal corners. Moisten the remaining two corners with water; fold over and press lightly.
• Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until corners are lightly browned. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 dozen.

CREAM CHEESE DAINTIES

Steps:

• Cream together margarine, cream cheese, sugar and almond extract till light.
• Mix together dry ingredients and add to margarine mixture.
• Chill 1-2 hours.
• Shape into balls.
• Roll in cereal and place on ungreased baking sheet.
• Top each with a cherry.
• Bake for 12-14 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Cool on racks.

FRESH FRUIT CHEESE DANISH

Steps:

• Place the pastry sheets on work surface; cut each sheet into fourths.
• Have 2 baking sheets lined with parchment or Silpat ready.
• In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, half & half, egg, powdered sugar, and lemon zest.
• Divide the mixture among the 8 squares of pastry, placing the cheese in the center of each square.
• Top each with a tablespoon of fruit choice. Cut a small slit in the corners of each pastry square, then fold the pastry over the cheese so that the center is exposed. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
• Bake in a 425* oven for 20 minutes or until golden.
• Remove from oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar, cool slightly before serving. The.
• preparation time is an estimate.
• ENJOY !