Wow — it finally feels like winter here in Florida! After unpacking from my girls’ weekend in New York City, I pulled out my heavier jacket and craved a warm breakfast. I love oatmeal, but sometimes you need something a little different. So I made Strawberry and Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries with a Strawberry Dipping Sauce — warm, flaky, and just sweet enough to make getting out of bed worth it.
I’m in Tampa, Florida this weekend with a wonderful group from Sunday Supper exploring everything strawberry-related. Since fresh Florida strawberries are in season, I wanted to share a strawberry-inspired breakfast that’s both delicious and approachable. These pastries are great for breakfast, a sweet snack, or even a dessert topping.
As a registered dietitian, I can’t resist sharing some quick nutrition highlights about strawberries:
- A 1-cup serving (about 8 strawberries) has fewer than 50 calories.
- That serving contains less than 3 teaspoons of sugar and provides about 3 grams of fiber, which helps steady blood sugar.
- Strawberries are rich in anthocyanins — red pigments with antioxidant properties that may help protect cells.
- They also supply folate and manganese; folate supports pregnancy health and manganese contributes to bone health.
Now on to the recipe — simple ingredients and easy steps produce flaky, fruity pastries and a fresh strawberry dipping sauce.
#SundaySupper Strawberry and Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries with a Strawberry Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 package of crescent rolls (8 count)
- 16 oz fresh Florida strawberries
- 8 tablespoons cream cheese (fat free or regular)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Open the crescent roll package and separate the individual rolls.
- Flatten each roll gently with your hands or a rolling pin.
- Slice 5–6 strawberries and place 3–4 slices on each flattened roll.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on top of the strawberries in each roll.
- Fold and seal each crescent roll so the filling is enclosed.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Remove and dust with powdered sugar.
- For the dipping sauce: combine 5–6 strawberries and 1 tablespoon of honey in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Serve the warm pastries with the strawberry dipping sauce and enjoy.
Nutrition
This recipe is flexible: swap regular cream cheese or a light variety, adjust the honey to taste, or add a sprinkle of cinnamon for a warm twist. The pastries are fast to assemble and perfect when you want a homemade treat without a long morning prep. Enjoy fresh strawberries while they’re in season — they shine in this simple but satisfying pastry.