Preparation Time
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed
- Strawberry Filling: 1 cup strawberries (sliced), ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup lemon juice
- Cheesecake Filling: 1- 8-ounce package of cream cheese (softened), ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Strawberry Layer: 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced), ¼ cup powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares. Place on the baking sheet.
- For the strawberry filling, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened, then cool.
- For the cheesecake filling, mix cream cheese, sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of cheesecake filling on each pastry square, top with the strawberry filling, and then with fresh strawberry slices.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Cook Notes
- The fillings can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.
- Be careful not to overbake the pastry to avoid it becoming too hard.
Variations
- Mixed Berry Puffs: Use a mix of berries for the filling.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle melted chocolate over the baked puffs for a chocolatey touch.
Keto Version
Use a keto-friendly pastry substitute, low-carb sweetener instead of sugar, and a keto-approved cream cheese.
Low-Carb Version
Substitute the puff pastry with a low-carb alternative and use a low-carb sweetener in place of sugar.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
Per serving (values may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes):
- Calories: 300-350
- Carbohydrates: 30-35g (Note: Lower for Keto and Low-Carb versions)
- Protein: 4-5g
- Fat: 18-20g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Sugar: 20-25g
For precise nutritional information, it’s recommended to calculate based on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients you use.
