Low Sodium Strawberry Cream Pastry

Indulge in the guilt-free delight of our **Low Sodium Strawberry Cream Pastry**, a luscious treat carefully crafted for those watching their salt intake. This recipe combines buttery, flaky pastry made from scratch with a velvety, naturally sweet strawberry cream filling that’s as light as it is flavorful. Fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a hint of vanilla come together to create a perfectly balanced filling, encased in a golden-brown crust that melts in your mouth. With an easy-to-follow process and no-sodium ingredients like unsalted butter and naturally sweet berries, this dessert is both wholesome and decadent. Perfect for brunches, tea time, or a cozy dessert, these homemade pastries are sure to impress while keeping things heart-healthy.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Ice water
• 2 cups Fresh strawberries
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 1 cup unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

Gradually add the ice water into the flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 3

Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the strawberry filling. Add 2 cups of fresh strawberries and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

Step 5

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberry puree, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons cold water. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 6

Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with the remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in the cooled strawberry mixture gently to create the strawberry cream filling.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a knife or pastry cutter to cut squares or rectangles from the dough, around 3x3 inches each.

Step 9

Place a dollop of strawberry cream filling in the center of half the pastry squares. Lightly brush the edges with water and place another square of dough on top. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, make a small slit or two on top of each pastry to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 11

Bake the pastries on the prepared baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Step 12

Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1177.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3081.9

Total Fat 179.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 488mg	0%
Sodium 107.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 320.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 74.7g
Protein 33.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 113.4mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 796.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.4%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 42.2%