Puff Pastry Pillows

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
Robert Ryan of Newton, Iowa is known for these pretty sweet treats. "My family and co-workers love them," he says.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or coarse sugar
  • FILLING:
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Carefully open each puff pastry sheet. Cut each sheet of pastry at creases, forming 3 strips. Cut each strip widthwise into 7 pieces.
  2. Combine egg and milk; lightly brush egg mixture over pastry. Sprinkle with sugar. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Split into top and bottom halves.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Cool.
  4. Transfer to a bowl; beat in the butter, sugar, vanilla, almond extract and salt until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoonful on bottom half of each pastry; replace tops. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 pastry: 124 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Robert Ryan of Newton, Iowa is known for these pretty sweet treats. "My family and co-workers love them," he says.
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