Indulge in the perfect balance of buttery flakiness and luscious creaminess with this Strawberry Cream Pastry recipe! Featuring golden puff pastry squares crowned with a rich, sweet cream cheese filling and fresh, vibrant strawberries, these pastries are an elegant treat for any occasion. A hint of vanilla adds warmth to the creamy center, while a light dusting of powdered sugar offers the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under an hour, this recipe combines simple ingredients—like puff pastry, cream cheese, and ripe strawberries—with effortless techniques for bakery-quality results at home. Whether served warm as a dessert or alongside coffee for breakfast, these pastries are sure to impress.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Unroll the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. If necessary, use a rolling pin to even out the edges and make the sheets smooth.
Cut each sheet into four equal squares, creating eight squares total. Transfer these squares to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
Spread a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square.
Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Arrange the slices on top of the cream cheese in an attractive pattern.
In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
Brush the edges of the pastry squares with the egg wash to encourage browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
Remove pastries from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
Once slightly cooled, dust the pastries with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy your freshly baked strawberry cream pastries!
Calories |
4197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 267.2 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.4 g | 492% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 449 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3032 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.9 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.6 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1304 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.