Strawberry Cream Cheese Pastry

INGREDIENTS

– Sliced strawberries – Puff pastry sheet – Cream cheese – Heavy cream – Egg yolk – Powdered sugar – Granulated sugar – Vanilla extract – Lemon juice – Sliced almond – Coconut milk – White sugar – Ice

01

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a large tray with baking paper, then cut the puff pastry into 6 equal parts, place on tray, and coat with beaten yolk.

Prepare the puff pastry

02

Sprinkle edges with slivered almonds and sugar, then prick the center of the dough several times with a fork for even baking.

Add the sliced almonds

03

Bake until the pastry is golden brown, then remove from the oven and observe the puffed-up dough.

Bake

04

In a bowl, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Gently mix to avoid breaking the strawberry slices. This recipe works with other berries like blueberries or raspberries.

Make the strawberry mix

05

In another bowl, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth. If prepared before baking, refrigerate.

Make the creamy mixture

06

Using a spoon, press the center to form a small hole. Add 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture, then top with strawberries and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Assemble the pastries

07

Serve with café de olla and enjoy!  For best results, use fresh strawberries, not frozen.

Serve and enjoy!

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