Strawberry Puff Pastry Pillows

Ingredients:

1 cup strawberries

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 tbsp cornflour

1 1/2 tbsp cold water

puff pastry sheets, cut into 8 squares

1 beaten egg for brushing

Preparation:

1. Thaw the puff pastry sheet at room temperature.
2. Wash the strawberries and chop them into small pieces.
3. In a saucepan , add the chopped strawberries and sugar and simmer on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes without adding water, stirring in between until the strawberries are soft.
4. Then remove from the flame and add the vanilla essence.
5. Mix 1 tbsp cornflour with 1 1/2 tbsp cold water and add this to the strawberry mixture, while the mixture is still hot but not boiling. 
6. Stir well until it thickens and then allow it to cool.
7. Preheat the oven to 200 degree celcius. Grease a baking tray with oil or line it with aluminium foil/ parchment paper.
8. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into squares.
9. Take the puff pastry square and place 1 1/2 tbsp of strawberry mixture on one side of the pastry and fold/ cover it with the other side and press to seal on the sides with a fork.
10. Arrange the folded puff pastries on a greased baking tray and brush with beaten egg.
11. Bake it in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the puffs turn golden brown...