Description
A delightful dessert that features a rich cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and flaky puff pastry, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons whole milk
- 2 packages (16 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Lay one puff pastry sheet onto each lined baking sheet. Cut each sheet into 6 equal-sized rectangles, making a total of 12 rectangles with space between each.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until smooth. Brush this egg wash over the top of each puff pastry rectangle.
- Bake the pastry rectangles for 15-17 minutes, or until they puff up and turn golden brown.
- While the pastries bake, mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until fully combined.
- Allow the pastries to cool for 5-10 minutes before assembling.
- Carefully separate the top layer from the bottom layer of each puff pastry.
- On the bottom half of each pastry rectangle, spread 1 tablespoon of strawberry preserves.
- Pipe 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese filling and then add 5-6 slices of fresh strawberries on top.
- Place the top pastry over the strawberries and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
- Repeat the process for the remaining pastries. Enjoy your delicious Easy Strawberry Napoleon!
Notes
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: strawberry, dessert, pastry, cream cheese, easy dessert