This delightful recipe combines the flaky texture of puff pastry with the creamy richness of cheesecake and the sweet tang of strawberries. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients:
Puff Pastry Base:
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed
Strawberry Filling:
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Strawberry Layer:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preparing the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a lightly floured cutting board, unfold the puff pastry sheet.
- Cut the pastry along the fold marks into 3 strips, then cut each strip in half to create 6 rectangles.
- Place the rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Baking the Pastry:
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a baking rack.
- Making the Strawberry Filling:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat.
- Mash the mixture until the strawberries soften and the sugar dissolves.
- Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Boil for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Preparing the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and heavy cream together until smooth, about 3 minutes with a hand mixer.
- Assembling the Pastries:
- Split each pastry rectangle into two layers, creating 12 layers in total.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over each of the bottom layers.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cheesecake filling.
- Spoon the strawberry filling over the strawberries.
- Place the top puff pastry layer on each.
- Final Touches:
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of each pastry.
Enjoy this exquisite Strawberry Cheesecake Puff Pastry, a dessert that perfectly balances the flakiness of puff pastry with the creamy sweetness of cheesecake and the fresh flavor of strawberries. It’s an elegant and delicious treat that’s sure to delight your taste buds!