Description
This puff pastry dessert is one of those recipes that feels quietly luxurious without demanding much effort. Crisp, golden layers of buttery pastry are paired with softly whipped cream and fresh fruit for a dessert that’s light, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable. It’s the kind of recipe you turn to when you want something impressive but comforting, something that feels homemade yet refined. Whether you’re serving it after a family dinner or bringing it out for guests, it delivers that perfect balance of texture and flavor—flaky, creamy, and just sweet enough to keep everyone reaching for another bite.
Ingredients
- Frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs for egg wash
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh berries or seasonal fruit
- Powdered sugar for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Unfold and cut puff pastry into equal portions, then brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake until puffed and golden, then cool completely.
- Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble pastry with cream and fruit just before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add citrus zest to the cream or a thin layer of fruit preserves beneath the filling. Always assemble close to serving time for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg