Strawberry Cheesecake Turnovers

Strawberry Cheesecake Turnovers

Ingredients

Filling

• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup strawberry pie filling or chopped fresh strawberries + 2 tablespoons sugar

Pastry

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Optional Glaze

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tablespoons milk

• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling
   In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
   Gently fold in strawberry filling or sweetened strawberries.

2. Prepare the Pastry
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
   Unfold puff pastry and cut into 4 equal squares.

3. Fill & Fold
   Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of filling into the center of each square.
   Fold into triangles and press edges with a fork to seal.

4. Egg Wash
   Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

5. Bake
   Place on a lined baking sheet.
   Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

6. Glaze (Optional)
   Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm turnovers.

Tips & Variations

• Don’t overfill—this prevents leaking.

• Add a little lemon zest for extra brightness.

• Swap strawberries for blueberry, cherry, or peach filling.

• These freeze well (unbaked or baked).