Description
Indulge in the sweet delight of Strawberry Cream Cheese Pastries, a perfect blend of flaky puff pastry and creamy strawberry filling. These heart-shaped treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or romantic celebrations. The combination of fresh strawberries and rich cream cheese creates a delectable balance of sweetness and tanginess that will impress your friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these pastries are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (8.6 oz)
- 3 ounces strawberry cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 2/3 cup diced strawberries
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Sparkling sugar
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Thaw the puff pastry if frozen.
- In a bowl, blend strawberry cream cheese, strawberry jam, and pink food coloring until smooth.
- Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Score an inner heart about 1/3 inch from the edge of each larger heart without cutting through.
- Fill the scored area with the cream cheese mixture and add diced strawberries on top.
- Brush edges with egg wash and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg