Hojaldre de melocotón

Ingredientes

• 1 box puff pastry sheets
• 3-4 fresh peaches, (peeled and cut into small bite-size pieces)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoon water
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   --- Peach Filling ---

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, add peaches, sugar and cinnamon. Stir to combine well and set aside.

4. 4

   --- Pastry ---

5. 5

   Cut each pastry sheet into 8 strips.

6. 6

   Take two strips of puff pastry and pinch the ends together to create one long strip.

7. 7

   Twist the strip until it forms a braided piece.

8. 8

   Place one end of the long, twisted strip down onto the parchment paper and wrap the dough around it, starting in the center and creating a pinwheel base. Poke the center 4 to 5 times with a fork.

9. 9

   --- Cream Cheese Mixture ---

10. 10

    In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

11. 11

    Add egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat for 2 more minutes.

12. 12

    Add a heaping spoonful of cream cheese mixture to the center of each pastry followed by a spoonful of peach filling.

13. 13

    --- Egg Wash ---

14. 14

    In a small bowl, whisk egg and water together until combined.

15. 15

    Brush easy pastry with egg wash.

16. 16

    Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

17. 17

    Remove from the oven and let cool.

18. 18

    --- Glaze Drizzle ---

19. 19

    Once the pastries have cooled, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice and vanilla together.

20. 20

    Drizzle each pastry with glaze and enjoy.