Description
These elegant and quick treats combine flaky pastry with tangy cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour a clean surface and unroll the puff pastry. Cut into rectangles.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Spoon filling into the center of each rectangle, topped with diced strawberries.
- Cut parallel slits on both long sides of each rectangle, fold strips to form a braid, then brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool slightly on a rack before serving.
Notes
For best texture and flavor, serve warm. Can be paired with powdered sugar, strawberry jam, or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg