Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup unsalted butter, softened2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon saltFILLING:1/4 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground allspice2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples2 tablespoons cold unsalted butterFINISHING:1 large egg yolk2 tablespoons waterCoarse sugar and cinnamon-sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Combine the sugar, cinnamon and allspice; set aside. Divide each portion of dough into 12 balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 4-in. circle. Place a tablespoonful of chopped apples on one side. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sugar mixture; dot with 1/4 teaspoon butter.
In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and water. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash; fold pastry over filling and seal edges well with a fork. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush remaining egg wash over tops. Cut slits in pastry. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and cinnamon-sugar.
Bake at 425° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
