Description
Indulge in the bliss of homemade strawberry cream cheese pastries, where flaky puff pastry meets a creamy filling of ripe strawberries and rich cream cheese. These delightful treats are perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these pastries will transport you back to childhood memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced thin)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into squares.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in sliced strawberries.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush each pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruits like blueberries or raspberries, or add spices such as cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture for an extra kick.