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    Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastry

    Published: Jul 18, 2021 · Modified: Jun 30, 2024 by burntapple · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Enjoy a coffee shop pastry in the comfort of your own home! Strawberries and cream puff pastry is a classic combination that evokes images of coffee shop pastries, summer picnics and garden parties. These beautiful pastries are so simple and easy to make and only need a few ingredients to make!

    strawberries and cream puff pastry with sliced strawberries on a wooden cutting board with a fork and a rose

    Making Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastry

    Sometimes you just want something a little fancy. Maybe you want to feel like you're enjoying your morning coffee with a delicious rich pastry. Or maybe you're looking for a nicer more elegant treat to serve at your next summer party. These pastries look like you've spent a lot of time and energy but are perfect to make when you're short on time. They are so simple and easy to make!

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    • Making Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastry
    • Ingredients
    • A note on puff pastry
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Tips
    • Storing
    • FAQ
    • Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastry
    Two slices of strawberry gluten free puff pastry on a wooden cutting board. Each slice has a golden brown crust topped with sliced strawberries and cream cheese frosting.

    Ingredients

    For this recipe you will need:

    • Puff pastry
    • Cream cheese
    • Strawberry jam
    • Sliced strawberries
    • Butter

    A note on puff pastry

    Puff pastry is a delicious light and flaky buttery dough that has many uses. It's used by making thin alternating layers of butter and dough. You can use puff pastry in pies, tarts, pastries, desserts and baking goods. See our substitutions section for notes on finding gluten free puff pastry.

    A close-up of a rectangular puff pastry turnover filled with cream cheese and sliced strawberries. The pastry is golden brown and flaky, with a dusting of powdered sugar on top. The strawberries are bright red and juicy.

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Cut your puff pastry into 6 rectangles. Move the cut pastry over to the cookie sheet, leaving a couple of inches of space between each pastry. With a fork, prick the center of each pastry, leaving about ½ inch space from all the edges.
    • In a bowl, mix together the strawberry jam and softened cream cheese. Divide the mixture evenly between the pastries. Spread the mixture evenly over the center of each of the pastries, leaving about ½ inch space from the edges of the pastry. Top with sliced strawberries.
    • Lightly brush the edges of the pastries with the melted butter. If you don't have a brush, you can dip a paper towel into the melted butter then brush along the edges of each pastry.
    • Bake the pastries at 400 degrees for 13-17 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed and golden. Remove from the oven and serve.

    Substitutions

    You can make several substitutions for this recipe in order to be friendly for everyone who has dietary needs or preferences.

    • Gluten free: Finding gluten free puff pastry can be a little difficult. You can make it yourself or buy store bought puff pastry. I found 2 brands, Schar, GeeFree and Jus Rol (Jus Rol is available only in the UK) that have premade puff pastry sheets. I've used Schar personally as I eat gluten free due to some colon issues, and found it to work great!
    • Vegan/Dairy free: Substitute dairy free cream cheese or plant based cream cheese in place of the milk based. You can also substitute dairy free butter or plant based butter as well.

    Variations

    Feel free to use different berry combinations. Blueberries and strawberries would be perfect for the 4th of July! Raspberry, peaches, blackberries and apricots would be delicious too!

    Tips

    Here are just a few helpful tips for making perfect strawberries and cream puff pastry:

    • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh strawberries and high-quality cream will make a noticeable difference in the flavor and texture of your dessert.
    • Keep It Cool: Ensure your puff pastry remains cool before baking to achieve the best puff. If the dough becomes too warm, it can become sticky and hard to work with.
    • Customize Your Filling: Feel free to add a touch of lemon zest to the cream for extra zing, or a drizzle of chocolate or white chocolate sauce for added elegance.

    Storing

    Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. However, note that the puff pastry may lose some of its crispiness after being refrigerated.

    FAQ

    If you're cooking with puff pastry for the first time, you might have a few questions. Please send me any other questions you may have if I am not able to answer them for you here!

    Can I use frozen puff pastry?

    Yes, frozen puff pastry works wonderfully for this recipe. Just make sure to thaw it according to the package instructions.

    Can I prepare the puff pastry ahead of time?

    Yes, you can bake the puff pastry rectangles ahead of time and store them in an airtight container. Assemble them with the cream and strawberries just before serving for the best texture.

    strawberries and cream puff pastry with sliced strawberries on a wooden cutting board with a fork and a rose

    Strawberries and Cream Puff Pastry

    Traci Wennerholm
    Beautiful and simple strawberries and cream puff pastry are perfect for summer garden parties or enjoying a coffee shop pastry at home! You only need a few simple ingredients to make these!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
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    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 226 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cookie sheet
    • knife for scoring

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 sheet puff pastry
    • ¼ cup cream cheese softened
    • 2 tablespoons natural strawberry jam
    • 1 cup thinly sliced strawberries
    • 1 tablespoon melted butter

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
    • Cut the Puff Pastry: Slice your puff pastry into 6 rectangles.
    • Arrange on the Sheet: Place the pastry rectangles on the prepared cookie sheet, ensuring there's a couple of inches of space between each one.
    • Prick the Pastry: Using a fork, prick the center of each pastry rectangle, leaving about ½ inch from the edges unpricked.
    • Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the strawberry jam and softened cream cheese until well mixed.
    • Add the Filling: Divide the strawberry cream cheese mixture evenly among the pastries, spreading it over the center of each pastry and leaving about ½ inch from the edges.
    • Top with Strawberries: Place the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture.
    • Brush with Butter: Lightly brush the edges of the pastries with melted butter. If you don't have a brush, you can use a paper towel dipped in melted butter to brush along the edges.
    • Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 13-17 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown.
    • Serve: Remove the pastries from the oven and serve immediately.

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    Notes

    See notes in post for storage and substitutions

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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    1. burntapple

      June 30, 2024 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      So good! Loved the gluten free variation!! Thank you!

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