Easy Strawberry Puffed Pastry Treat

Start by rolling out the puff pastry slightly to form a square. Ensure it's thin but not overly stretched to prevent tearing.

This will be the base for your delicious filling.

In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, vanilla sugar, and egg yolk. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

This will create a delightful filling that complements the flaky dough perfectly.

Place the cottage cheese mixture in the center of the rolled-out pastry square.

Be careful to leave enough space around the edges so that you can fold the pastry over the filling!

Fold the dough over the filling to create an envelope shape.

It's important to pinch the edges tightly to ensure the filling doesn’t leak out while baking.

Using a brush, coat the top of the pastry with the remaining egg yolk. This will give it a beautiful golden color as it bakes.

Then lightly sprinkle sugar over the top for added sweetness and crunch.

Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit) until golden brown.

This should take about 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on it to achieve the perfect color!

While your pastry is baking, wash and slice the fresh strawberries into halves or quarters.

This will enhance your serve by adding fresh fruit to the dish.

Once the pastry is baked, carefully place the sliced strawberries in the open part of the pastry, showcasing their vibrant color.

Finally, dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation!