Strawberry Puff Pastries
Delightful pastries filled with fresh strawberries and a creamy filling, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. A perfect springtime dessert!
Ingredients
Pastry Ingredients
- 1 package Puff Pastry Use thawed, from the frozen section.
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, sliced Look for vibrant, fragrant strawberries.
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened Ensure it's softened for a smooth mixture.
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Plus extra for tossing with strawberries.
- 1 egg blended with 1 tbsp milk For egg wash.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until creamy.
- Toss sliced strawberries with extra sugar and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 4x4 inch squares.
- Add a dollop of cream cheese mixture and a few strawberry slices on each square, then fold edges and pinch to seal.
- Brush the pastries with the egg wash.
Baking
- Place the pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar or serve with strawberry sauce or whipped cream. Best enjoyed warm.