Pastries are delightful treats that go nicely with coffee or tea. Here's a nice pineapple pastry that is fairly easy to make although they might
be a bit time-consuming. Take the time, it's worth it. These are great for bake sales, too.
Pineapple Cream Cheese Pastries
DOUGH:
8 ounces cream cheese
2 sticks butter
2 cups flour
1 tsp vanilla
FILLING:
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
Directions:
The day before: Combine crushed pineapple, sugar and cornstarch. Cook and stir until thick and clear. Cool and refrigerate.
Thoroughly cream together cream cheese and butter. Add flour and vanilla; mix well. Shape dough into balls a bit smaller than walnuts. Place balls on a platter, cover with waxed paper and refrigerate from 2 hours to overnight.
When ready to bake: Roll each ball out thin on a floured surface. Place a scant 1/2 teaspoon filling in center of each and roll up like a miniature jelly roll.
Place seam side down on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350°F until browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Yield: about 100
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