Strawberry Cream Cheese Turnovers
These flaky and golden Strawberry Cream Cheese Turnovers are filled with a rich, sweetened cream cheese mixture and fresh strawberries, wrapped in puff pastry. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry brush
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 cup strawberries diced
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries and set aside.
Assemble the Turnovers:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Spoon a small amount of the strawberry cream cheese filling onto one side of each square.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle. Press edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash (beaten egg mixed with milk) for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.