Strawberry Pastries with Cream Cheese Delight

Start by blending the strawberries in a blender until smooth. Transfer the blended strawberries into a saucepan.

Add the sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, stir in the cornstarch and cook for an additional two minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Lightly roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface, and then cut it into your desired shape, ensuring you create a border. Place the pastry on a baking sheet.

Brush the border of the pastry with the egg yolk for a golden finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15 minutes or until the pastries turn golden brown.

While the pastries are baking, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

If desired, you can add a few drops of food coloring or some vanilla paste for additional flavor.

Once the pastries are done baking, remove them from the oven and carefully press down the center to create space for filling. Allow them to cool completely.

Spread a layer of the cool strawberry jam over the center and then add the cream cheese mixture on top. Feel free to garnish with additional berries if desired.