Description
This beautiful Puff Pastry Cream and Berry Cake features delicate, flaky layers of puff pastry, rich cream filling, and a luscious berry mixture, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Puff Pastry Layers:
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (optional for richness)
For the Berry Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
For Garnish:
- Fresh berries (for decoration)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets and cut them into large circles (about the size of your desired cake). Place the circles on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Prick the puff pastry circles all over with a fork to prevent them from puffing up too much. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Let them cool completely.
- For the berry filling, add the berries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the berries start to break down and release their juices. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- For the cream filling, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. If using, fold in the mascarpone cheese for extra creaminess.
- To assemble the cake, place one puff pastry circle on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the whipped cream filling, followed by a layer of the cooled berry filling. Place another puff pastry circle on top and repeat the process, ending with a top layer of puff pastry.
- Pipe additional whipped cream decoratively on top of the cake and garnish with fresh berries. Dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Notes
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg