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Strawberry and Cream Puff Pastry Bundles

A delightful combination of creamy and fruity flavors, these bundles of puff pastry filled with cream cheese and fresh strawberries are perfect for any gathering or as an afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cream filling
  • 200 g cream cheese, Philadelphia type, or Mascarpone Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 50 g powdered sugar Plus a little for decoration.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the pastry
  • 1 roll rectangular puff pastry Cut into equal squares or rectangles.
  • 150 g fresh strawberries, cut into small pieces Can swap strawberries for other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
  • 1 egg, beaten For brushing the pastry.
  • as needed granulated sugar For crispy topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares or rectangles of equal size.
  3. In the center of each square, place a spoonful of the cream cheese mix and add the pieces of fresh strawberries.
  4. Fold the pastry over the filling, leaving the sides open for strawberries to peek out, or press the edges with a fork.
  5. Brush the surface with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (about 400 degrees F).
  2. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bundles are golden and puffed.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar once they have cooled slightly.

Notes

Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or on their own. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. For added zest, mix in lemon zest with the cream cheese.