Cheese And Prune Filling

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, sweet, and savory filling combining creamy cheese, tangy prunes, and warm spices for pastries or dumplings.
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This versatile filling blends the creamy richness of cream cheese with the deep, fruity sweetness of cooked prunes. Enhanced with a hint of cognac, lemon zest, and warm nutmeg, it offers a sophisticated flavor profile that balances sweet and savory notes perfectly. The texture is smooth yet substantial, making it ideal for stuffing pierogi, dumplings, or small pastries. It’s an excellent choice for holiday baking, special brunches, or when you want to elevate a simple dough recipe. The combination of dried fruit and cheese is a classic comfort food that feels both homemade and elegant. Prepare it ahead of time for easier assembly, and enjoy the aromatic scent of vanilla and citrus as it comes together.

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Cheese And Prune Filling

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 236.3

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This versatile filling blends the creamy richness of cream cheese with the deep, fruity sweetness of cooked prunes. Enhanced with a hint of cognac, lemon zest, and warm nutmeg, it offers a sophisticated flavor profile that balances sweet and savory notes perfectly. The texture is smooth yet substantial, making it ideal for stuffing pierogi, dumplings, or small pastries. It&# 226;€™s an excellent choice for holiday baking, special brunches, or when you want to elevate a simple dough recipe. The combination of dried fruit and cheese is a classic comfort food that feels both homemade and elegant. Prepare it ahead of time for easier assembly, and enjoy the aromatic scent of vanilla and citrus as it comes together.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak yellow raisins in cognac for 10 minutes to soften them.
  2. Cream together cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Beat in the egg yolk, then mix in melted butter, sour cream, lemon rind, and vanilla.
  4. Fold in the drained, cognac-soaked raisins.
  5. Cook prunes until tender, then pit and chop them finely or grind them into a paste.
  6. Stir the chopped prunes into the cheese mixture along with lemon rind, nutmeg, melted butter, orange rind, walnuts, and sugar.
  7. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  8. Refrigerate the filling for 15 minutes to firm up before using in pastries or dumplings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 236.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.4g32%
Saturated Fat 12.6g63%
Cholesterol 52.2mg18%
Sodium 193.6mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 7.8g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 6.6g
Protein 3.8g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cheese, prune, filling, cream cheese, cognac, lemon zest, nutmeg, vanilla, butter, egg yolk, sour cream, pastry, dumpling, pearl, raisins, vegetarian, sweet, spice, homemade, holiday
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