Description
Sweet morning magic begins with these strawberry cream cheese breakfast pastries, where delicate layers of buttery pastry cradle a luscious filling. Creamy cheese and fresh strawberries dance together, creating a delightful sunrise treat you’ll savor with pure morning pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet (250 grams or 8.8 ounces) puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 grams) strawberry jam or preserves
- ½ cup (75 grams) fresh strawberries, diced
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by setting the oven temperature to 400F (200C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for perfect pastry development.
- Gently unfurl the puff pastry on a lightly dusted work surface, transforming the delicate sheet into 6 symmetrical rectangles with precision and care.
- Create a delicate border on each pastry piece by scoring a subtle inner rectangle approximately 1/2 inch from the edges, using a light touch to define the pastry’s elegant frame without completely separating the layers.
- Whip the cream cheese mixture into a silky smooth consistency, blending sugar and vanilla extract until the filling achieves a luxurious, creamy texture that promises decadent flavor.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture within the scored borders, establishing a rich foundation for the upcoming layers of fruity goodness.
- Artfully dollop strawberry jam across the cream cheese base, allowing it to mingle and create a vibrant flavor landscape that hints at the pastry’s sweet potential.
- Scatter freshly diced strawberries over the jam, creating a mosaic of color and promising bursts of natural sweetness.
- Lovingly brush the exposed pastry edges with beaten egg, ensuring a golden, glossy finish that will transform during baking.
- Slide the prepared pastries into the preheated oven, allowing them to bake for 15-18 minutes until they rise into a beautiful golden-brown masterpiece with perfectly puffed edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the pastries rest briefly, allowing them to stabilize and cool slightly before adding a delicate dusting of powdered sugar as the final elegant touch.
Notes
- Check pastry temperature by ensuring it’s cold but pliable for perfect flaky layers that rise beautifully during baking.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness, chopping them finely to distribute evenly across the pastry surface.
- Swap cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like almond or coconut cream cheese to accommodate vegan or lactose-intolerant dietary needs.
- Experiment with different fruit jams like raspberry or apricot to create delightful flavor variations and add personal creativity to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg