Two Hearts Together

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup pink decorator sugar

Instructions

  1. In mixer bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, cream cheese, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, vanilla and salt until well blended. Add flour, mix well. Chill 2 hours.
  2. On floured surface, knead dough to form smooth ball. Divide into thirds. On floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out heart shapes with cookie cutter.
  3. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 7 to 10 minutes. Cool.
  4. In saucepan, combine condensed milk, whipping cream and remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Over medium high heat, cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool. Sandwich "two hearts together" with caramel mixture. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

899 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.1g 28% DV
Total Fat 57.7g 74% DV
Carbs 85.3g 31% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 41.3g 83% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9908.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 492mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 198.8mg 66% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 212.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 239.5mg 18% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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