Puff Pastry Berry Cream Dessert Using Frozen Pastry
This Puff Pastry Berry Cream Cake is light, flaky, and filled with vanilla whipped cream and fresh berries. An easy, impressive dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (with chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
2–3 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Roll and dock puff pastry sheets. Bake between two baking sheets for 15–18 minutes. Cool completely.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until soft peaks form. Chill.
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Wash and dry berries. Slice strawberries if using.
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Layer puff pastry, whipped cream, and berries. Repeat with second layer. Top with final pastry layer.
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Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with extra berries or mint.
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Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Assemble just before serving for crisp layers. Use dairy-free cream and vegan pastry for a plant-based version.