Mini galletas de tarta con relleno de crema de queso y chocolate

Ingredientes

• 2 rolled pie crusts (store bought or homemade pie dough)
• 226 grams (1 cup, 8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 50 grams (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 37 grams (1/4 cup) chocolate chips (I used 60% bittersweet)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• coarse, raw, or granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F/ 175°C.

2. 2

   In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream...: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese (226 grams, 1 cup), granulated sugar (50 grams, ¼ cup), vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), and salt (1 pinch). Heat until cream cheese is melted and then whisk until all of the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

3. 3

   Let the filling cool completely before rolling out...: Let the filling cool completely before rolling out the pie dough.

4. 4

   Roll out pie dough on a lightly floured...: Roll out pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll out using a rolling pin until it's thin, about an ? inch (0.3 cm) thick.

5. 5

   Use a 2 inch (5 cm) round cookie...: Use a 2 inch (5 cm) round cookie cutter to cut out circles in the dough. Place cut out dough on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Repeat with both pie crusts.

6. 6

   Fill each round with about 1 teaspoon of...: Fill each round with about 1 teaspoon of the cooled cream cheese mixture and 3-4 chocolate chips.

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   Cover each filled round with another pie dough...: Cover each filled round with another pie dough round and press down with your fingers to seal the edges. Use a fork to crimp the edges.

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   Combine the egg (1 large) and water (1 tablespoon) for the egg wash together...: Combine the egg (1 large) and water (1 tablespoon) for the egg wash together and whisk vigorously until well combined and very smooth. You can add a bit more water if needed to thin out. Brush the egg wash on the mini pies.

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   Sprinkle coarse sugar generously over the tops.

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    Optional: Cut decorative slits in each mini pie...: Optional: Cut decorative slits in each mini pie with a pairing knife.

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    Bake for 12-14 minutes, until lightly browned.

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    Let cool on a wire rack.