Strawberry Cream Cheese Pastry
Treat yourself to the delightful taste of strawberry cream cheese pastry. Its crispy, golden crust and luscious strawberry cream filling makes it a versatile choice that's equally perfect for a sweet breakfast or as a scrumptious dessert.
Servings: 6
Calories: 625kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 package of Puff pastry sheet
- 2 cups cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 egg yolk
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar plus more for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ⅓ tablespoon sliced almond
- 2 tablespoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Line large tray with baking paper.
- Cut the puff pastry into 6 equal parts.
- Place each on a tray lined with baking paper.
- Beat the yolk and coat each piece well.
- Sprinkle the edges with the slivered almonds and a little sugar.
- Prick each tart several times with a fork.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Note: The tart will rise and puff.
- Meanwhile in a medium size bowl combine strawberries, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Carefully mix so as not to break the strawberry slices.
- In another bowl combine cream cheese (softened), heavy cream, powdered sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well until the ingredients are combine. Place in the refrigerator while we bake the dough.
- Remove the baked dough from the oven and let it rest for 5 - 6 minutes.
- Then, using a spoon, press the dough in the middle to form a small hole.
- Into this hole add the cream cheese mixture about 2 Tbsp.
- Then add strawberries and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Do not use frozen strawberries. It’ll just end up a big soggy mess.
- Instead of powdered sugar to make the filling, swap out for honey or maple syrup.
- Taste the filling. If it needs more sugar, add more sugar.
- Yes, you can use fat free cream cheese. Just be sure to taste the creamy filling and adjust as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1260IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg