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From Light & Tasty
 
A layer of blueberries is the sweet surprise hidden inside this pretty pastry. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen staff.


INGREDIENTS



* 3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese
* 1/3 cup sugar
* 1/3 cup 1% milk
* 1/4 cup canola oil
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* FILLING:
* 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 egg, separated
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
* 1 tablespoon water
* GLAZE:
* 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
* 2 teaspoons lemon juice


SERVINGS 10
CATEGORY Dessert
METHOD Baked
PREP 20 min.
COOK 20 min.
TOTAL 40 min.


DIRECTIONS




In a blender or food processor, cover and process cottage cheese until smooth. Add sugar, milk, oil and vanilla; process until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to cheese mixture. Process just until dough forms a ball (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; knead 4-5 times. Place in a bowl; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk, lemon peel and vanilla; mix well. Turn dough onto a 17-in. x 13-in. x piece of parchment paper. Roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Transfer with paper to a baking sheet.
    Spread cream cheese mixture lengthwise in a 3-1/2-in.-wide strip down center of dough; sprinkle with blueberries. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 3-3/4 in. into center. Fold alternating strips at an angle across berries. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Beat egg white and water; brush over dough.
    Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm pastry. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 10 servings. Editor's Note: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to batter.

 



NUTRITIONAL INFO




Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 slice) equals 260 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 339 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.

-- Edited by Colette at 17:53, 2006-06-08