Flaky Strawberry Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 sheet of puff pastry from the freezer, slightly softened
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4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temp
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3 tbsp regular white sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract, pure
→ Filling
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2 cups fresh strawberries, thinly sliced after washing
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1/2 tbsp cornstarch
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1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
→ Egg Wash
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1 egg, large
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2 tsp water
→ Lemon Icing
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1/2 cup powdered sugar, strained
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The zest from half a lemon
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2-3 tsp fresh lemon juice
# Instructions:
01 -
Leave the puff pastry out on your counter for about 30 minutes to soften up.
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Whip the cream cheese on high for a minute, then mix in sugar and whip again. Stir in vanilla. Slice strawberries and toss them with cornstarch and sugar.
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Roll out the softened pastry and divide it into 6 even rectangles. Lightly score an outline 1/4 inch from the edges. Lay them on a greased baking tray.
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Spread 1 tbsp of the cream cheese mix on each pastry, avoiding the border. Place strawberries on top.
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Brush the edges with the egg wash mixture. Bake in a 400°F oven for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden.
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Stir the icing ingredients together until smooth and easy to drizzle, then pour over the pastries while they're warm.
# Notes:
01 -
They taste best when eaten warm.
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Check that the icing is thick enough to stay on top and not run off.