Ingredients
3
oz softened cream cheese
1
package (approx. 10 oz) frozen cherries
2
tbsp tart cherry juice concentrate
Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 2 tbsp milk)
Directions
1.
Prepare the pastry- Combine the butter and cream cheese in a mixer. Slowly add in the flour and sugar. Beat on a low speed until the dough seems crumbly. Lightly dust a clean surface (table, counter, cutting board) and place the dough on it. Kneed until it forms into a dough ball. Divide this into thirds and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
2.
Prepare to filling- Coarsely chop the frozen cherries in a food processor. In a saucepan combine the chopped cherries, cherry jouce, sugar, cornstarch and water. Bring to a boil while constantly stirring. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in walnuts and chill for 30 minutes.
3.
Take one third of the dough and roll out into a 10 inch circle. Spread approximately 1/3 cup of the filling out onto the dough. Cut the circle into 8 wedges and roll each wedge up. Repeat with the remaining sections of dough.
4.
Place the cookies on a baking sheet and brush with the egg wash. Sprinkle with the crystallized sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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