Apricot Cream-Filled Delights

Apricot Cream-Filled Delights are a delectable dessert that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. The recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Serves: 6

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure the butter is softened before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix the dough until it forms a ball.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- Use a floured surface and rolling pin to roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out the dough into circles.
- Place the circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use a fork to prick holes in the dough to prevent it from puffing up while baking.
- Bake the circles at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Let the circles cool completely before filling them with the apricot cream.

Cooking Process:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
2. Add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
3. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Use a cookie cutter to cut out circles and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Prick holes in the circles with a fork and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
7. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
8. Fold in the apricot preserves.
9. Once the circles have cooled, fill them with the apricot cream mixture.
10. Serve and enjoy!
Appearance and Taste:
Apricot Cream-Filled Delights are a beautiful golden brown color with a creamy apricot filling. The dough is light and flaky, while the filling is sweet and tangy. The combination of flavors and textures make for a truly delightful dessert.
Type of Dish: Dessert
3 Main Ingredients: Apricot preserves, heavy cream, all-purpose flour.