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Deliciously Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Turnovers

Warm, flaky puff pastry turnovers filled with sweet strawberries and creamy cheesecake—a comforting, easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 turnovers
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
For the Assembly
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed, cold
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp water for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar optional, for topping
For the Vanilla Glaze (optional)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or cream to thin glaze

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheet
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine diced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thick and glossy, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and flour; mix until combined. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Unfold cold puff pastry sheets and cut each into 6 rectangles. Keep dough cold to maintain flakiness.
  4. Step 4: Place about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling on each pastry rectangle, then add a spoonful of cooled strawberry filling. Fold pastry over and seal edges by pressing and crimping with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Whisk together egg and water for egg wash. Brush over turnovers and sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, until golden and puffed.
  6. Step 6 (Optional): While turnovers bake, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk or cream until smooth to make glaze. Drizzle over turnovers once slightly cooled and let set before serving.

Notes

Turnovers are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days. Freeze assembled but unbaked turnovers for up to 2 months and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes. For variations, try swapping strawberries for other berries or adding nuts for crunch.