Strawberry Cream Cheese Pastries (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
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1 sheet puff pastry (245 grams)
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water (15 milliliters)
→ Filling
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85 grams strawberry cream cheese
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2 tablespoons strawberry jam (40 grams)
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1 drop pink food coloring
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100 grams diced fresh strawberries
→ Topping
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Sparkling sugar
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Powdered sugar for dusting
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed if frozen.
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Combine strawberry cream cheese, strawberry jam, and pink food coloring in a mixing bowl; mix until smooth.
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Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use a 7.5 cm heart-shaped cutter to cut shapes. Score a smaller heart approximately 0.8 cm from the edge of each shape without cutting through.
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Spread cream cheese mixture inside the scored area of each heart. Add diced strawberries to the center.
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Beat egg with water to create egg wash. Brush edges of each pastry, then sprinkle sparkling sugar over brushed areas.
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Place pastries on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 14–15 minutes until golden brown.
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Transfer pastries to a wire rack to cool. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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For flakier pastries, chill assembled items in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before baking.
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Ensure puff pastry is cold before rolling to enhance rise.
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Room temperature ingredients help prevent lumps in the filling.