Description
A deliciously layered dessert featuring puff pastry, mascarpone cream, and fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Puff Pastry (Use frozen puff pastry, thawed before use.)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Whip until soft peaks form.)
- 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese (Can substitute with cream cheese.)
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (Sift for smoother consistency.)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Use pure vanilla for best flavor.)
- 1/2 cup Berry Jam (Choose your favorite jam.)
- 2 cups Fresh Berries (Mix and match varieties like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut out circles using a cake pan as a guide and prick them with a fork.
- Arrange the circles on a baking tray, cover with parchment paper, and weigh down with another tray. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Whip the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Layer one puff pastry round on a serving plate and spread half of the cream filling on top. Add a layer of berry jam and fresh berries.
- Top with the second pastry round, pipe any remaining cream filling around the edges, and finish with fresh berries and powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling out.
- For a lighter texture, whip the heavy cream right before using.
- Mix different berries for a more colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg