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Homemade strawberry cream cheese turnovers recipe on a baking tray, golden and flaky with strawberry filling.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Turnovers Recipe

Flaky puff pastry turnovers filled with fresh strawberries and sweet cream cheese, baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, European-inspired
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill before baking: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12 turnovers
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Rolling Pin For rolling puff pastry evenly
  • 1 Silicone pastry brush Best for applying egg wash
  • 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Wire cooling rack Prevents soggy bottoms
  • 1 Electric hand mixer For smooth cream cheese filling
  • 1 Medium saucepan To cook strawberry filling

Ingredients

Strawberry Filling

  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh, hulled and diced
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar For strawberry filling
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mixed with water for slurry
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For strawberry filling
  • ¼ teaspoon Lemon juice Adds brightness

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened at room temperature
  • ¼ cup Powdered sugar For cream cheese filling
  • 1 large Egg yolk Mixed into cream cheese filling
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract For cream cheese filling

Pastry & Finish

  • 2 sheets Puff pastry Frozen, thawed
  • 1 large Egg Beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse sugar For sprinkling
  • 2 tablespoon Butter Melted, for brushing

Instructions

  • Cook strawberry filling: In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Simmer until softened, then stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened. Let cool completely.
  • Mix cream cheese mixture: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Cut and fill puff pastry: Roll out puff pastry sheets. Cut into squares. Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling and cooled strawberry mixture in the center of each square.
  • Seal edges with fork: Fold pastry over filling to form triangles. Seal edges with a fork.
  • Brush with egg wash: Beat egg and brush over turnovers. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake until golden: Place turnovers on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  • Cool and serve: Transfer to a wire cooling rack. Brush lightly with melted butter if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 85g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.2mg