Description
Delightful homemade strawberry pastries with a flaky crust and sweet strawberry filling that bring a burst of nostalgia and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for icing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, diced butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until it becomes crumbly.
- Slowly add the cold water, mixing until the dough forms. It should be slightly sticky but not overly wet.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface, and cut it into rectangles (about 3×4 inches, or your preferred size).
- In another bowl, mix the chopped strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract for the filling. Combine well until the strawberries are evenly coated.
- Place a spoonful of the filling on half of the dough rectangles, ensuring you leave space around the edges.
- Top those filling-covered rectangles with the remaining dough pieces, sealing the edges with a fork to keep all that delicious goodness inside.
- Brush the tops of each pastry with the beaten egg to give it a lovely golden color while baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they’re beautifully golden brown.
- Allow them to cool completely, and for an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle with powdered sugar icing if you wish.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or in the fridge for about a week. Reheat in the oven to restore freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg