Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Puff Pastry Cream and Berry Cake. Layers of flaky puff pastry, luscious mascarpone cream, and a colorful assortment of fresh berries make this dessert a showstopper at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry (thawed)
Mascarpone Cream:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (softened)
Berries:
- 1 ½ cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Optional Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons berry jam or preserves
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold the puff pastry sheets on the baking sheets, prick with a fork, and bake until golden and crisp.
- Make Mascarpone Cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold in mascarpone until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake: Trim pastry if needed, layer with cream and berries, repeat, and top with a final pastry sheet. Dust with powdered sugar.
- Optional Glaze: Warm berry jam, brush over top berries for a glossy finish.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cake for 30 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute whipped cream cheese for mascarpone.
- For added texture, sprinkle sliced almonds between layers.
- Use a serrated knife for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
