Description
Berry Cream Pastry Cake is an elegant and delicious layered dessert featuring flaky puff pastry sheets filled with a luscious whipped cream and mixed berry filling. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat, this showstopper combines the crispness of baked puff pastry with the freshness of sweetened berries and the richness of vanilla-infused whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets Puff Pastry (pre-made or homemade)
Berry Filling
- 2 cups Mixed Berries (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
Cream Filling
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Gather all ingredients and necessary baking tools, including a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, mixing bowls, and a wire rack for cooling the pastry.
- Bake Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the puff pastry sheets on the lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown and puffed, about 25 minutes.
- Cool Pastry: Remove the baked puff pastry from the oven and transfer to a wire rack. Let it cool completely to ensure it remains crisp and ready for layering.
- Prepare Cream Filling: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream along with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, creating a rich, stable cream filling.
- Prepare Berry Filling: In another bowl, combine the mixed berries with granulated sugar and cornstarch. Stir gently to coat the berries and allow the mixture to thicken slightly.
- Assemble the Cake: On one sheet of cooled puff pastry, spread an even layer of the whipped cream. Follow with a layer of the berry filling. Repeat the layering with the second sheet of pastry, whipped cream, and berries, finishing with a final cream layer on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled berry cream pastry cake for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and the filling to set.
- Serve and Garnish: Before serving, garnish the top with additional fresh berries or fresh mint leaves for a beautiful presentation. Slice carefully and enjoy your showstopper dessert.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is completely cooled before layering to prevent the cream from melting.
- Use chilled heavy cream and bowl to achieve better whipping results.
- The cornstarch in the berry mixture helps maintain a thick consistency and prevents the filling from becoming too watery.
- This dessert is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness and texture.
- You can substitute berries according to season or preference, but avoid overly watery fruits.
