Description
Delightful Strawberry Flaky Puffs bring French pastry charm to sweet moments with buttery layers and fresh berries. Crisp, golden pastry and luscious strawberry filling create an irresistible dessert that will transport you straight to a Parisian patisserie.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry Base:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store bought)
Strawberry Compote:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 fluid ounces) strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters/2 fluid ounces) lemon juice
Cream Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters/4 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Garnish:
- Additional fresh strawberries, sliced
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal pastry baking.
- Divide the puff pastry sheet into 6 equal rectangular sections, carefully arranging them on the prepared baking surface.
- Bake pastry sections for 10-15 minutes until they rise and transform into a golden, flaky texture.
- Create strawberry compote by combining sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat, gently mashing the fruit.
- Reduce heat and simmer compote for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching and achieve a thick, rich consistency.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar together until smooth, then incorporate heavy cream to create a light, airy filling.
- Blend vanilla and almond extracts into the cream mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Once pastry has cooled, slice each piece horizontally to create a top and bottom layer.
- Spread cream cheese mixture generously on the bottom pastry section, creating a smooth base.
- Arrange fresh strawberry slices atop the cream cheese layer for additional fruity texture.
- Drizzle strawberry compote over the fresh fruit, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully position the top pastry section to complete each individual puff.
- Dust assembled puffs with powdered sugar for a delicate, sweet finish.
- Serve immediately to preserve the pastry’s crisp texture and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Choose room temperature ingredients for smoother cream cheese mixing and better pastry texture.
- Preheat oven fully before baking to ensure even, crispy puff pastry rise.
- Keep pastry cold until ready to bake for maximum flakiness and structural integrity.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for most intense natural sweetness and vibrant flavor.
- Optional flavor variations include adding mint, orange zest, or almond slivers to cream filling.
- Prepare compote and cream filling one day prior to reduce day-of preparation time.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg