Description
Delightful flaky pastry filled with juicy strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Rinse and slice the strawberries, mixing with sugar and cornstarch, and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the puff pastry to 1/8 inch thick and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Fill with Strawberries: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each pastry square.
- Seal the Pastry: Fold edges over the filling and crimp securely.
- Apply the Egg Wash: Mix egg with water and brush over the pastry.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure puff pastry is chilled before baking for flakiness. Monitor pastries in the oven to avoid over-browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, puff pastry, dessert, summer, easy recipe