Here’s a simple recipe for Lemon Cream Cheese Dumplings:
Ingredients:
Dough:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Filling:
• 4 oz (½ cup) cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (optional):
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
1. Make the dough: Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Add water and oil, knead until smooth. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Assemble dumplings: Roll out dough thinly, cut into circles, place a small amount of filling in the center, fold and seal edges.
4. Cook: Steam for 8–10 minutes or boil until they float.
5. Serve: Drizzle with melted butter and honey, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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