With just strawberry jam, cream cheese, and puff pastry, you can make a tasty strawberry cream cheese turnover that's perfect for brunch!
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Strawberry cheesecake turnovers are a great breakfast pastry. Packed with a crisp and buttery puff pastry shell, filled with a creamy rich filling, and then topped with a sweet glaze on top, it's like dessert for breakfast.
A simple glaze on top makes these treats irresistible, and you won't be able to wait to sink your teeth into these tasty breakfast pastries.
For more strawberry recipes, make sure to check out our Bakery Style Strawberry Muffins, Strawberry Peach Cobbler, Fresh Strawberry Pie, and Strawberry Pink Lemonade.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Minimal ingredients. These strawberry and cream turnovers are simple to make and can be made with as few as three ingredients.
- They taste amazing. A crispy, buttery shell filled with a rich, creamy, fruity center means they disappear fast.
- Easy to customize. Swap the strawberry jam for blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, or whatever you have on hand for a new twist.
🛒 Ingredients
Puff pastry sheets. Use thawed puff pastry to form the flaky, buttery shell. If you have extra, try our Puff Pastry Egg Tart.
Strawberry jam. Adds fruity sweetness to the filling. Store bought or homemade both work. See How to Make Strawberry Jam for canning.
Cream cheese. Creates a rich, creamy filling that pairs perfectly with strawberries. Save some for our Peaches and Cream Sourdough Muffins.
Egg wash. Made with an egg and a little water. Brushing it on gives the turnovers a shiny, golden finish.
Glaze. A simple mix of powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk for drizzling on top.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Fruit spread options. Jam, jelly, or preserves all work well, whether store bought or homemade. Be sure to seal the edges well to prevent leaking. For a lighter option, try a sugar free blueberry jam like my Sugar Free Blueberry Jam.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Watch for pastry sales: Puff pastry freezes well, so stock up when it's discounted.
Use homemade or store-brand jam: Both work great and help keep costs down.
Go light on the glaze: A thin drizzle stretches the powdered sugar further without sacrificing sweetness.
🥄 Instructions for Strawberry Cream Cheese Turnovers
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Set aside.
Step 2: Roll out the thawed puff pastry.
Step 3: Divide into 6 squares with a pizza cutter (Image 1).
Step 4: Place 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam into the center of each square.
Step 5: Take the cream cheese and cube it into 6 equal-sized pieces. Place each cube on a cut pastry square in the center (Image 2).
Step 6: Take a corner of the pastry square and fold it over to meet the opposite one, forming a triangle. Press down along the edges to seal (Image 3).
Step 7: Use a fork to crimp the pastry edges to create an even better seal (Image 4).
Step 8: Add the egg and water for the egg wash to a small bowl (Image 5).
Step 9: Whisk together until well blended (Image 6). Set aside.
Step 10: Place turnovers on a baking sheet (Image 7).
Step 11: Brush egg wash over the tops of the turnovers (Image 8).
Step 12: Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown (Image 9). Let cool on the sheet for a minute or two before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Step 13: Whisk together the glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth (Images 10&11).
Step 14: Drizzle the glaze over the tops of the turnovers (Image 12).
Step 15: Let set for 5 minutes before eating.
The filling will be VERY hot when fresh out of the oven.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Thaw the pastry. Use puff pastry from the deli or freezer section and be sure it's fully thawed before assembling.
- Optional finishing touches. The egg wash adds a golden color and the glaze adds extra sweetness, but both are optional.
- Keep it flexible. Whether you go simple or dress them up, using a good strawberry jam and cream cheese makes these turnovers delicious every time.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage: Store turnovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Reheating: Reheat on a microwave-safe plate in 15-second intervals until warmed through.
Make Ahead: Freeze baked and cooled turnovers for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a hot cup of coffee or tea for an easy breakfast or dessert option.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
These turnovers can last about 2-3 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. After that, they may become soggy and no longer as appetizing.
Yes. I have had great success reheating my turnovers on a plate in the microwave in 15 second intervals. It usually takes 15-25 seconds to heat fully.
Yes. These turnovers can be frozen. After cooling, place them on a baking sheet in the freezer for 1 hour before placing in an airtight container and letting them remain frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw before eating.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Cream Cheese Turnovers
Ingredients
Turnovers
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed (2 sheets) - ($6.24)
- 6 tablespoons strawberry jam - ($0.60)
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened - ($0.47)
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg - ($0.15)
- 1 teaspoon water - ($0.00)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar - ($0.36)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.01)
- 1-2 tablespoons milk - ($0.02)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Cut the pastry. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut each sheet into squares using a pizza cutter, for a total of 6 squares.
- Fill the turnovers. Place about 1 tablespoon of strawberry jam in the center of each square. Cut the cream cheese into 6 equal pieces and place one piece on top of the jam.
- Fold and seal. Fold one corner of each pastry square over to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Press the edges to seal, then crimp with a fork.
- Apply egg wash. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg wash.
- Bake. Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly. Let the turnovers cool on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Glaze and serve. Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the turnovers. Let set for about 5 minutes before serving. The filling will be very hot when fresh from the oven.
Notes
- Pastry tip. Fully thawed puff pastry is essential for easy shaping and proper rise.
- Filling options. Jam, jelly, or preserves all work, whether store-bought or homemade.
- Sealing. Crimp the edges well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Storage. Store turnovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
- Reheating. Reheat in 15-second intervals in the microwave until warmed.
- Freezing. Freeze cooled turnovers on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
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