Description
Flaky, golden puff pastry filled with sweet strawberries and a touch of cream an easy yet elegant dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cream cheese or mascarpone (optional)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Flour for rolling
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a small bowl, mix strawberries with granulated sugar and vanilla; set aside to macerate.
- 3. If using cream cheese, blend with powdered sugar until smooth.
- 4. Lightly flour a surface and roll out puff pastry to smooth creases.
- 5. Cut into 4–6 rectangles or desired shapes.
- 6. Spread a small amount of cream cheese mixture in the center of each piece.
- 7. Top with a spoonful of the strawberry mixture.
- 8. Fold edges over slightly or leave open-faced for tarts.
- 9. Brush edges with egg wash.
- 10. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- 11. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use fully thawed but chilled puff pastry for best puff.
- Add a drizzle of chocolate or glaze for extra sweetness.
- Best served the same day but can be reheated in a toaster oven.
- Try with other berries like blueberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: strawberry puff pastry, fruit dessert, quick pastry, berry tart