Easy strawberry puff pastry recipe
There's something truly magical about the first bite of a warm, flaky strawberry puff pastry. The crispy layers of golden puff pastry, combined with the juicy, sweet strawberry filling,
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
For the pastry:
- 1 package of frozen puff pastry thawed, 2 sheets
For the strawberry filling:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- For the egg wash:
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon water
For the vanilla glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step 1: Prepare the strawberry filling
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, water, and a pinch of salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it becomes bubbly and slightly thickened. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Step 2: Prepare the puff pastry
Unroll your thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, gently smooth the dough to form a square or rectangle.
Cut the dough into 4 equal-sized squares (you’ll have 8 squares total if using both sheets of puff pastry).
Step 3: Assemble the turnovers
Place 1-2 tablespoons of the strawberry filling in the center of each pastry square.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create the egg wash.
Brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash. Then, fold the pastry corners together to form a triangle shape. Press the edges with a fork or your fingers to seal them tightly.
Step 4: Bake the turnovers
Transfer the turnovers to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each turnover with the remaining egg wash.
Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Allow the turnovers to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Step 5: Prepare the vanilla glaze
While the turnovers are cooling, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar for thickness or more milk for a thinner glaze.