METHOD

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, softened butter and egg yolk. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture. Mix until you achieve a smooth and well-incorporated dough.

After mixing, place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for a few minutes. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, typically about ⅛ inch. Cut the dough into squares. Add a teaspoon of jam or your choice of filling in the center of each square.

To shape the kiflies into a diamond shape, moisten one corner of the dough and fold it over to meet the opposite corner, pinching them together. Place the prepared kiflies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.

Once baked, allow the kiflies to cool, then dust with powdered sugar.