Bear Pockets
15 min
Under an hour
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Ingredients
Preparation method
Roll out the puff pastry to 3 mm thick and use a larger cookie cutter to cut out 20 identical shapes (If you want to give them a fun shape, use a bear-shaped cutter, just like us. A heart or stars are also great. If you are not using the pockets for children, you can cut the entire dough into regular squares, which will prevent waste.).
Transfer half of the cut-out shapes to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set the other half aside.
Now, let's prepare the sweet filling. Cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Then mix in the egg yolk and grated lemon zest. Carefully incorporate the quark. Whisk the remaining egg white into a stiff peak and gently fold it into the prepared mixture with a wooden spoon. Finally, stir in the blueberries or chopped strawberries.
Chef's tip
If you cut out more intricate shapes, such as a bear, you will have some leftover puff pastry scraps. These pieces are harder to work with because if you combine them back into one dough and roll them out, the dough will no longer be cohesive and will tear (Especially if you are using homemade puff pastry.). For this reason, leave the scraps as they are, cut them into smaller pieces, sprinkle with your favorite spices or seeds, and finally bake them on a separate baking sheet. This will create tasty crisps not only for a trip but also for an evening get-together.