Exquisite Berry Cream Pastry Cake Recipe
This Exquisite Berry Cream Pastry Cake is a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry layered with luscious whipped cream and a sweet, tangy mixed berry filling. Perfect for any celebration or a special treat, it offers a balance of textures and flavors that will entice your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry
Berry Filling
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for dissolving cornstarch)
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- Fresh blueberries for decoration
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into a circle that fits your baking sheet. Place the pastry circles on the baking sheet, prick them with a fork to prevent puffing irregularly, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool the pastry: Remove the baked puff pastry circles from the oven and allow them to cool completely to ensure they do not soften the whipped cream when assembled.
- Cook berry filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries and granulated sugar. Cook until the berries release their juice, about 5 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the berry mixture. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Prepare whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using a mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and fluffy texture for layering.
- Assemble the cake: Place one pastry circle on a serving plate. Spread half of the whipped cream evenly over the pastry. Spoon the cooled berry filling over the whipped cream, spreading it uniformly. Add the remaining whipped cream atop the berry layer.
- Top and decorate: Cover with the second puff pastry circle. Decorate the top with fresh blueberries and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Serve: Cut into slices and serve immediately to enjoy the crisp texture and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Ensure each pastry layer is completely cool before assembling to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- You can substitute mixed berries with your preferred fruit or fruit jam for different flavor variations.
- For added brightness in the berry filling, consider adding a tablespoon of lemon juice while cooking the berries.
Keywords: Berry Cream Pastry Cake, Puff Pastry Dessert, Mixed Berry Cake, Whipped Cream Dessert, Elegant Cake Recipe
