Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 sheet puff pastry dough (thawed according to package directions)
  • 2 cups strawberries (stemmed and sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (or to the temperature listed on your puff pastry sheet package). Line a baking sheet with a Sil-Pat or parchment paper.
  • Place the strawberry slices in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Stir to combine. Allow the strawberries to macerate while the pastry bakes.
  • Lay out the puff pastry dough on a cutting board so it in one, flat piece. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 4 equal squares.
  • Using the same knife cut into the dough and run the knife down each side of the dough square until you are a 1/4-inch from the edge of the dough, Repeat this on all four sides. When done, you should have a 1/4-inch square frame around the dough. Use a fork to repeatedly pierce the center of the dough, inside the frame.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough squares and then transfer the dough to your prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until the pastry has risen and the tops are golden. Remove from the oven.
  • While the pastry bakes, prepare the cheese filling. In a medium mixing bowl cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk to thin out the filling a little to your desired consistency. Set aside.
  • Once the pastry is out of the oven, transfer them to a serving platter.
  • Place 1/4 of the filling in the center of each pastry. Use the back of a spoon to spread out the filling until you reach the edge of the inner square. (The "frame" you cut before baking will act as a crust and keep everything in the middle.)
  • Layer 1/2 cup of the sliced strawberries on top of each pastry so they look pretty. (Conversely, you can dice the strawberries, macerate them, and spoon 1/2 over the top of each pastry and top with whipped cream.)
  • Sprinkle the top of the strawberries with powdered sugar, if desired. Server immediately.