RASPBERRY PASTRY TWISTS

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Our Test Kitchen home economists give regular round cookies a tasty twist in this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large egg yolks
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons raspberry cake and pastry filling, divided
2 tablespoons whole milk, optional
Coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. In another bowl, mix the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before rolling. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread 3 tablespoons filling widthwise over half of the dough. Fold dough in half over filling. Cut widthwise into sixteen 1/2-in. strips. Twist each strip three times; pinch unfolded ends to seal., Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. If desired, lightly brush tops with milk and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Bake at 375° for 15-17 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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These twists are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that you can use any kind of fruit filling you want. I've made them with raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry, and they're all delicious.


Makeup by Manisha
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These twists are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and look beautiful on a plate. I highly recommend them!


Brian Cooper
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I made these twists for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge hit. All the kids loved them!


Judge
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These twists were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They're so delicious and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.


azam saith
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I've never made pastry twists before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try making them with other fillings.


Chabota Bbeuklee
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I made these twists for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


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These twists were a little bit too sweet for my taste. I think I should have used less sugar in the filling.


Micalea
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I'm a professional baker and I have to say that these twists are some of the best I've ever tasted. The dough is perfectly flaky and the raspberry filling is bursting with flavor. I highly recommend them!


8029211 Khan
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These twists were easy to make and they turned out great. The only thing I would change is to use a different type of fruit filling. I think blueberry or strawberry would be delicious.


Austen Jeffrey
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I followed the recipe exactly and my twists turned out perfectly. They're so flaky and buttery. The raspberry filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making these again!


Kyle Aston
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These twists were a bit dry for my taste. I think I should have used more butter in the dough. But the raspberry filling was delicious.


Mike Fields
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I made these twists for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect size for little hands and they're not too sweet. I'll definitely be making them again.


Quincy Smith
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These twists were a little bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They're so delicious and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.


Anna Santiago
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I was skeptical about making these twists because I'm not a very experienced baker. But they turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the twists came out perfectly. They were a big hit with my friends.


Bakht Rawan
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These raspberry pastry twists are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and look beautiful on a plate. I highly recommend them!


Mwaka Masudi
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I've made these twists several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that you can use any kind of fruit filling you want.


Mujeeb Butt
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I made these twists for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The raspberry filling is sweet and tangy, and the pastry is perfectly flaky.


Trix Andrea
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These raspberry pastry twists were a hit with my family! They're flaky, buttery, and bursting with raspberry flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.