Strawberry Cream Puff Pastry

Servings

6 pastries

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pastry

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

For the Cream Filling

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 4 oz (115 g) mascarpone cheese

• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Filling

• 1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Garnish

• Whole fresh strawberries

• Mint leaves

• Extra powdered sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberries

1. Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.

2. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to release natural juices.

3. Drain excess liquid before assembling.

Step 2: Bake the Puff Pastry

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Cut puff pastry into rectangles.

3. Brush with egg wash.

4. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.

5. Allow to cool completely.

Step 3: Make the Cream Filling

1. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.

2. In another bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

3. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.

4. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Carefully split each pastry horizontally.

2. Pipe generous swirls of cream inside.

3. Insert sliced strawberries between the cream swirls.

4. Replace the top pastry layer.

Step 5: Decorate

1. Dust with powdered sugar.

2. Top with a whole strawberry.

3. Add a fresh mint leaf for garnish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate Per Serving)

• Calories: 380 kcal

• Protein: 5 g

• Fat: 27 g

• Carbohydrates: 30 g

• Sugar: 12 g

Chef's Tips

• Keep the pastry chilled before baking for maximum flakiness.

• Use very cold cream when whipping.

• Assemble shortly before serving to maintain crisp pastry layers.

• Mascarpone helps stabilize the cream and prevents it from collapsing.

• For extra flavor, brush the strawberries with a little strawberry jam glaze.

Best Time to Serve

• Afternoon tea

• Brunch gatherings

• Valentine's Day desserts

• Mother's Day celebrations

• Summer parties

Who Will Love This Dessert?

• Strawberry lovers

• Fans of light European pastries

• Anyone who enjoys creamy, fruity desserts

• Guests looking for an elegant bakery-style treat

This elegant pastry combines buttery, flaky puff pastry with silky vanilla cream and fresh strawberries, creating a dessert that looks bakery-quality while remaining surprisingly simple to prepare at home.