Strawberry Cream Puff Pastries

Ingredients (Makes 6 Pastries)

Pastry

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

• 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Strawberry Filling

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Cream Filling

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish

• Powdered sugar for dusting

• Whole strawberries for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Puff Pastry

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 12 equal rectangles.

3. Place on a lined baking sheet.

4. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle lightly with sugar.

5. Bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

6. Cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Strawberry Filling

1. Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl.

2. Let sit for 10 minutes until juicy.

Step 3: Prepare the Cream

1. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Transfer to a piping bag if desired.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Slice each pastry rectangle horizontally.

2. Pipe or spread whipped cream on the bottom half.

3. Add a layer of strawberries.

4. Place the top pastry layer over the filling.

5. Dust generously with powdered sugar.

6. Garnish with whole strawberries.

Prep Time

• Prep: 20 minutes

• Bake: 18 minutes

• Total: 38 minutes

Yield

6 pastries

Tips

✔ Chill the pastry before baking for extra flaky layers.
✔ Use mascarpone instead of whipped cream for a richer filling.
✔ Add a drizzle of melted white chocolate for a bakery-style finish.
✔ Best served the same day for maximum crispness.

Nutrition (Approx. per pastry)

• Calories: 320

• Carbohydrates: 26g

• Protein: 4g

• Fat: 22g

These flaky Strawberry Cream Puff Pastries feature buttery layers of golden puff pastry filled with sweet strawberries and luscious whipped cream—perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or an elegant dessert. 🍓🥐✨