Nut-Free Strawberry Pastry

Delight your taste buds with the ultimate Nut-Free Strawberry Pastry—an irresistibly flaky treat packed with sweet, luscious strawberry filling. This easy homemade pastry features a buttery, golden crust made from scratch, perfect for those avoiding nuts without sacrificing flavor. Fresh strawberries are cooked down into a thick, fruity filling and enveloped in tender dough that's crimped for a bakery-worthy finish. With just 30 minutes of prep time, these pastries bake to perfection in 25 minutes, making them a go-to for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Serve them warm with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Perfect for nut-free diets, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing pastry you’ll make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold)
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 pinch Salt
• 5 tablespoons Cold water
• 300 grams Fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
• 1 piece Egg (beaten, for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 4

While the dough chills, prepare the strawberry filling. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped strawberries and cornstarch. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly and begins to bubble. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

On a floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough to a thickness of about 3mm (1/8 inch). Cut the dough into rectangles approximately 10x15 cm (4x6 inches).

Step 7

Place a spoonful of the cooled strawberry filling in the center of each rectangle. Fold the dough in half over the filling, pressing the edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.

Step 8

Transfer the pastries to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Step 10

Allow the pastries to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	872.3 grams (872.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2255

Total Fat 109.60g	141%
Saturated Fat 66.20g	331%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 459mg	153%
Sodium 239mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 286.70g	104%
Dietary Fiber 12.90g	46%
Total Sugars 80.50g
Protein 35.30g	71%

Vitamin D 103IU	513%
Calcium 140mg	11%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 823mg	18%

*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: 43.4%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 50.4%