Strawberry Cheesecake Turnovers

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🍓🥐 Strawberry Cheesecake Turnovers

Flaky, creamy, and bursting with sweet strawberry goodness!

Strawberry Cheesecake Turnovers are the ultimate bakery-style treat you can make at home. With a golden, buttery pastry wrapped around a rich cheesecake filling and juicy strawberry layers, these turnovers strike the perfect balance between crisp, creamy, and fruity. They’re elegant enough for brunch, yet simple enough for an afternoon dessert or sweet snack.

Whether you’re hosting guests or just craving something indulgent, these turnovers deliver cheesecake flavor with half the effort.

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Turnovers

  • Flaky & Golden pastry every time

  • Creamy Cheesecake Filling with just the right sweetness

  • Easy to Make using store-bought puff pastry

  • Perfect for Brunch, Dessert, or Holidays

  • Freezer-Friendly and great for make-ahead baking

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

For the Strawberry Filling

  • 1 cup strawberry jam or preserves
    or

  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Turnovers

  • 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

  • 1 tablespoon milk or water

Optional Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

🍓 How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Turnovers

1️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Add sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy and well combined.
Set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Strawberry Filling (If Using Fresh Strawberries)

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
Cook for 5–7 minutes until thick and jam-like.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

(If using strawberry jam, no cooking needed.)

3️⃣ Prepare the Puff Pastry

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unfold puff pastry and cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.

4️⃣ Assemble the Turnovers

Place a tablespoon of cheesecake filling in the center of each pastry square.
Top with a spoonful of strawberry filling.

Fold pastry diagonally to form a triangle.
Press edges together with a fork to seal.

5️⃣ Egg Wash & Bake

Whisk egg with milk or water.
Brush the tops of turnovers for a glossy golden finish.

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and deeply golden.

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