Easy Puff Pastry Cake with Berries and Vanilla Cream
A light, flaky Puff Pastry Berry Cream Cake with layers of crisp pastry, fluffy vanilla whipped cream, and sweet fresh berries. An easy yet elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest or 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
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Thaw puff pastry and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Roll out pastry and cut into even layers. Prick with fork.
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Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
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Beat cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to medium peaks.
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Wash and slice berries.
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Layer pastry, cream, and berries. Repeat layers.
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Top with cream and berries, dust with powdered sugar.
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Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Best assembled shortly before serving. Store unassembled components separately if making ahead.