Strawberry and Cream Cheese Calzone
Strawberry and Cream Cheese Calzone is a delicious dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet strawberries and creamy cheese, wrapped in a warm and flaky pastry. To make this mouth-watering dessert, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients (per serving):
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Don't overfill the calzone, or it may burst open during baking.
- Brush the calzone with egg wash to give it a golden brown color.
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the sliced strawberries, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into two equal squares.
4. Spoon the strawberry and cream cheese mixture onto one half of each square, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
6. Brush the calzones with the beaten egg and cut a few slits on the top to allow steam to escape.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the calzones are golden brown and puffed up.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Appearance and Taste:
The Strawberry and Cream Cheese Calzone is a beautiful golden brown pastry with a light dusting of powdered sugar. When you cut into it, you'll see the creamy filling oozing out. The combination of sweet strawberries and tangy cream cheese is a match made in heaven. The pastry is flaky and buttery, making it the perfect vessel for the delicious filling. This dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Type: Dessert Calzone
Main Ingredients: Strawberries, Cream Cheese, Puff Pastry
