Ingredients:

  • 8 oz Neufchatel or low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened Neufchatel, maple syrup, vanilla, and Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and aerated. Set aside at room temperature.
  2. In a separate small bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with cornstarch, coconut sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently until berries are coated and glossy.
  3. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on parchment paper and cut into 8 equal squares (roughly 4x4 inches).
  4. Place a generous dollop (about 2 tbsp) of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, leaving a 1-inch border.
  5. Top the cream cheese mixture with the prepared strawberry slices.
  6. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg wash and melted butter.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes or until the pastry is mahogany-colored and flaky.
  8. Remove from oven and optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.