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Strawberry Cheesecake Turnovers

Handheld pastries featuring a delicious cream cheese filling and a sweet strawberry center, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 turnovers
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced Use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 large egg yolk
For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed but cold Keep the pastry cold for optimal puffing.
  • 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Coarse sugar optional For extra crunch.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Cook Strawberry Filling
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Mix Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon flour until fully incorporated. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm slightly.
Prep Pastry
  1. Keep the puff pastry cold. Unfold each sheet and cut into 6 rectangles (12 total). Work quickly to prevent warming.
Fill and Fold
  1. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake filling into the center of each rectangle, then top with a small spoonful of the cooled strawberry filling. Fold the dough over to form a turnover, sealing and crimping the edges with a fork.
Bake
  1. Brush each turnover with the egg wash and sprinkle coarse sugar if you like extra crunch. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden.
Glaze
  1. Whisk the powdered sugar with 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm turnovers and let set slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm, still steaming from the oven. Best eaten same day for flakiness. Can be stored at room temperature for 1 day or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezer-friendly, can bake from frozen.