Description
Flaky, buttery, and filled with luscious strawberry cream cheese — these Strawberry Cream Cheese Pastries are pure bakery-style bliss made right at home! With golden puff pastry and a sweet creamy filling, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup strawberry jam or fresh sliced strawberries
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp water
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Fresh mint or extra berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
3. Cut puff pastry into 6 equal squares.
4. Spoon a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture into the center of each square.
5. Top with a small spoonful of strawberry jam or a few fresh strawberry slices.
6. Fold corners inward (or create a diamond shape) and pinch lightly to seal.
7. Whisk egg and water to make an egg wash, then brush over pastry tops.
8. Bake for 14–17 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
9. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle with melted white chocolate after baking.
Use other fruit jams like raspberry or apricot for flavor variation.
Ensure puff pastry stays cold for maximum flakiness.
Best enjoyed warm, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Perfect for brunch parties, Valentine’s treats, or a weekend breakfast surprise!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 17 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg