Peaches and Cream Strudel Tart

Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy peaches and creamy filling encased in flaky puff pastry. This Peaches and Cream Strudel Tart is a perfect dessert for any occasion, bringing together the sweetness of ripe peaches with the richness of cream cheese, all wrapped up in a golden, crispy crust.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 3 ripe peaches, sliced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract

Toss until peaches are coated

Set aside

In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth

On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry

Roll out slightly to smooth creases

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a border around the edges

Arrange the peach slices on top of the cream cheese mixture

Carefully roll up the puff pastry into a log, starting from one of the long sides

Seal the edges by pinching them together

Place the strudel on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam side down

Brush the top of the strudel with beaten egg wash

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly

Dust with powdered sugar before serving

Slice and enjoy