Lemon Cheese Pillows Recipe
This Lemon Cheese Pillows recipe is from family cookbook and you can be rest assured that it works. The main ingredient in this recipe is Cheese. I am certain both of us will concur that this Lemon Cheese Pillows is simply scrumptious.
Ingredients
1 cup Butter, softened
2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 3/4 cups All Purpose or Self-Rising Flour
1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 cups (1-pound carton) dry cottage cheese
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
Directions
In large mixer bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon peel.
Mix at low speed of mixer until a dough forms.
Cover; chill 30 minutes.
In large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; blend well.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
Divide dough into 4 parts; roll each on floured surface to a 9-inch square.
Cut into 3-inch squares.
Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each square.
Fold dough in half and seal edges.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350° for 22 to 25 minutes.
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
Mix at low speed of mixer until a dough forms.
Cover; chill 30 minutes.
In large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; blend well.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
Divide dough into 4 parts; roll each on floured surface to a 9-inch square.
Cut into 3-inch squares.
Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each square.
Fold dough in half and seal edges.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350° for 22 to 25 minutes.
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
