Midas Squares

Indulge in the golden decadence of Midas Squares, a buttery, cream cheese-filled pastry that brings a touch of magic to every bite. Combining a tender, flaky dough with a luscious vanilla-infused cream cheese center, this dessert is as enchanting as it is delicious. Topped with a shimmering sprinkle of gold sanding sugar, each square bakes to a beautiful golden brown, making it perfect for parties, holidays, or just an elegant treat at home. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cream cheese, and vanilla extract, this recipe is accessible yet irresistibly luxurious. Serve these stunning pastries at your next gathering to wow your guests with both taste and presentation!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons gold sanding sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Press the dough into a flat disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 4

While the dough chills, prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until well-combined and creamy.

Step 5

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the dough into 2-inch squares using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.

Step 6

Place half of the squares on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each square.

Step 7

Cover each filled square with another dough square, gently sealing the edges by pressing down with a fork.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites and water together to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each square with the egg wash.

Step 9

Sprinkle the tops of the squares with gold sanding sugar.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the squares are golden brown and the filling is set.

Step 11

Allow the Midas Squares to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	872.9 grams (872.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3339

Total Fat 166.50g	213%
Saturated Fat 94.30g	472%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.50g
Cholesterol 792mg	264%
Sodium 638mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 431.60g	157%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 243.20g
Protein 46.00g	92%

Vitamin D 50IU	248%
Calcium 309mg	24%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 653mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 50.6%