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Dark Cherry Blood Pastries
These Dark Cherry Blood Pastries are perfect for Halloween, combining the tart
sweetness of dark cherries with a buttery, flaky pastry. The rich red color of
the cherry filling gives a fun and eerie twist, making them a delightful treat
for humans at your Halloween gathering. Enjoy the hauntingly delicious flavors
as you celebrate the spooky season!
Ingredients:
• Pastry Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup ice-cold water
• Filling:
2 cups fresh or frozen dark cherries,
pitted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Topping:
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pastry Dough:
-In
a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
-Add the chilled butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix
until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
-Gradually add the ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough
comes together.
-Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at
least 30 minutes.
2.
Prepare the Cherry Filling:
-In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice,
and almond extract.
-Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the
cherries release their juices (about 5-7 minutes).
-Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.
3. Assemble the Pastries:
-Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment
paper.
-On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch
thickness.
-Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough.
-Place a small spoonful of the cherry filling in the center of each dough
circle.
-Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together
with a fork to seal.
4. Bake the Pastries:
-Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet.
-Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with a little granulated
sugar.
-Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden
brown.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
-Allow the pastries to cool slightly before serving.
-For an extra spooky touch, drizzle with a bit of red icing or syrup to
resemble dripping blood.
by M Guida
Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Buffalo Mountain Press
Date of Publication: September 25, 2024
Number of pages: 300
Word Count: 80,776
Cover Artist: Jacqueline Sweet
Book Description:
I never wanted to be a mafia princess. But I wasn't given that choice when my brother turned me.
Now he's the mafia king and his enemies want me dead. His magical mirrors shows my impending murder without revealing the assassin. It could be anyone, and I trust no one. Until I meet Dimitri Dragan.
My brother would never agree for me to claim a born vampire with a sketchy past. But I'll fight to make him mine. I didn't have a choice in becoming a vampire, but I have a choice in who I love.
About the
Author:
M Guida has always loved fantasy and romance, especially dragons. Growing up,
she devoured fantasy books and all kinds of young adult books. And then she
found romance and a whole new world opened up to her.
Now as an adult, she fell in love with academy romance and has blended all of
her past loves into one compelling series. Dragons, vampires, elves, demons,
and wolves all live in her world.
When she's not writing, she lives in the colorful Rocky Mountains with her fur
baby, Raven, and enjoys taking her for walks.
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