Okay, here is the blog post about canned strawberry pie filling.
So, the other day I was staring into my pantry, feeling totally uninspired. You know those days when you want to whip up something sweet, but the thought of baking from scratch makes you want to take a nap? Yeah, that was me. Then I spotted it – a can of strawberry pie filling. I remembered seeing something online about how you could use it for more than just pie, so I thought, “Why not?”
First, I grabbed the can opener and popped open that can of fruity goodness. The smell of strawberries hit me, and I knew I was onto something. I decided to start simple. I had some store-bought puff pastry in the freezer, so I thawed it out and cut it into little squares. I spooned a dollop of the strawberry pie filling onto each square, folded them over to make little triangles, and crimped the edges with a fork. A quick egg wash on top, and into the oven they went.
While those were baking, I got a little more adventurous. I had some cream cheese that needed using up, so I mixed it with a bit of powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla. Then I thought, “Why not layer this with the strawberry filling?” I grabbed some glasses and started layering – a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture, then a spoonful of strawberry pie filling, and repeated. It looked so pretty, all swirled together like that.
The puff pastry turnovers came out of the oven all golden and flaky. I let them cool a bit, then dusted them with powdered sugar. Let me tell you, those were a hit! The warm, gooey strawberry filling with the crispy pastry was just perfect. And those little layered parfaits? So easy and so delicious! The creamy, tangy cheesecake mixture paired perfectly with the sweet, tart strawberries.
- Opened a can of strawberry pie filling.
- Made strawberry turnovers with puff pastry.
- Layered cream cheese mixture with strawberry pie filling for parfaits.
- Baked turnovers and enjoyed!
Honestly, I was surprised at how versatile that can of strawberry pie filling turned out to be. It’s definitely going to be a staple in my pantry from now on. I’m already thinking about what else I can make with it – maybe some mini tarts for my next get-together? Or a simple cobbler? The possibilities are endless! If you’ve got a can of this stuff, don’t just save it for pie. Try it out and let me know what you made!
