Strawberry Flaky Puffs
Delightful flaky pastries filled with a sweet strawberry and cream cheese mixture, perfect for a summer treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Puff Pastry (store-bought)
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup Sugar (for strawberries)
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1/3 cup Sugar (for cream cheese filling)
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon Almond extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Sliced strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the strawberries by tossing with sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Make the cream cheese filling by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 4×4 inch squares.
- Fill each pastry square with cream cheese mixture and spoonful of the strawberry mixture, then fold and seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash or butter and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with strawberries or mint before serving.
Notes
These Strawberry Flaky Puffs are perfect to serve warm or at room temperature, with options to customize fillings and toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dessert, pastry, strawberries, flaky, summer treat, baking