Pennsylvania Dutch Flash Un Kas (Savory Filled Pastry Appetizers

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Pennsylvania Dutch Flash Un Kas - A Savory Filled Pastry Appetizer Recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter , softened
8 ounces cream cheese , softened
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
goose liver pate or ground ham
2 ounces goose liver pate
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon steak sauce
2 ounces country style ground ham
1 teaspoon steak sauce
1 teaspoon ketchup

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
197
Sugar
1g
Fat
17g
Pennsylvania Dutch Flash Un Kas is a traditional savory filled pastry appetizer popular in the northeastern United States. It is made with a cream cheese and butter pastry dough and filled with a rich and flavorful meat mixture made from goose liver pate or ground ham. The meat filling is seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce and ketchup, giving it a slightly sweet and tangy flavor. These pastries are perfect for serving as an appetizer for a party or for a snack anytime. They can also be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to bake.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
2.Gradually add sifted flour and continue mixing until a dough forms.
3.Roll the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
4.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5.Mix goose liver pate or ground ham, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce and ketchup together in a separate bowl.
6.Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut out small round circles.
7.Place about 1 tsp of the filling in the center of each circle.
8.Fold the circles in half and press the edges together to seal.
9.Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These savory pastries are perfect for serving as an appetizer or a snack for any occasion.

They are rich and flavorful with a buttery pastry shell and a tasty meat filling.

They can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.

CONS

These pastries are high in fat and calories, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They require some prep and chill time, so they are not a quick and easy recipe to make on short notice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these savory pastries are not particularly healthy, they do contain nutrients from their meat filling.
Goose liver pate is a good source of protein, iron, vitamin A and vitamin B12.
Ground ham also contains protein but is high in sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation.

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