Description
Strawberries & Cream Pastry Puffs are a delightful blend of light, flaky puff pastry, creamy whipped filling, and fresh strawberries. This easy-to-make dessert is both elegant and versatile, perfect for everything from casual get-togethers to formal events. With simple ingredients and a quick assembly, these pastry puffs are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweetening strawberries)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into squares or circles, as preferred.
- Transfer the pastry pieces to the baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
Bake the Pastry:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Make the Cream Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Prepare the Strawberries:
- Toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar (if using) to enhance sweetness.
Assemble the Puffs:
- Slice each cooled pastry in half horizontally.
- Spoon or pipe whipped cream onto the bottom half, layer with strawberries, and top with the other half of the pastry.
Finish and Serve:
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 pastry puffs
- Calories: 2700 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg