Cottage Cheese Pastries with Cherries

Directions

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and egg yolk. Pulse until smooth and transfer to the refrigerator until ready to use.
• Unroll the puff pastry sheets and cut into squares (about 3 x 3 inches).
• Use a fork to prick holes in the center of each square.
• In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush the top of each pastry with the egg wash.
• Place a heaping tablespoon of the cottage cheese filling in the center of each pastry square. Place a cherry half in the center of the filling. Sprinkle the edges of the pastry with coarse sugar if desired.
• Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Transfer to the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.