Pastelitos de limón (Hojaldres bocado)

Ingredientes

• 22 ounce lemon pie filling, (will not use all of it)
• 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 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 box store-bought puff pastry sheets

Preparación

1. 1

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

2. 2

   --- Pastry ---

3. 3

   Cut each pastry sheet into 16 strips.

4. 4

   Twist the strip until it forms a braided piece.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   --- Cream Cheese Mixture & Lemon Filling ---

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

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

10. 10

    --- Egg Wash ---

11. 11

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

12. 12

    Brush easy pastry with egg wash.

13. 13

    Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown.

14. 14

    Remove from the oven and let cool.

15. 15

    --- Glaze Drizzle ---

16. 16

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

17. 17

    Drizzle each pastry with glaze and enjoy.