Description
Berry Cream Pastry Cake is a stunning and delicious dessert featuring layers of flaky puff pastry, luscious whipped cream, and a vibrant mixed berry filling. Perfect for special occasions, this cake combines the crispiness of baked puff pastry with the freshness of berries and the smoothness of sweetened cream for a delightful treat.
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 (to sweeten berries)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (to thicken berry filling)
Cream Filling
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream (for whipped cream filling)
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (adds sweetness and stabilizes cream)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Gather all your ingredients and baking tools, including a baking sheet, mixing bowls, and a wire rack, ensuring you have everything ready before starting.
- Bake Puff Pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the puff pastry sheets on a lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 25 minutes.
- Cool Pastry: Remove the baked puff pastry from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain its flakiness when assembling the cake.
- Prepare Cream Filling: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, creating a smooth and stable whipped cream.
- Prepare Berry Filling: In a separate bowl, combine the mixed berries with granulated sugar and cornstarch, mixing gently to coat the berries evenly and thicken the filling.
- Assemble: On one sheet of cooled puff pastry, spread a generous layer of the whipped cream filling, then add a layer of the berry mixture. Repeat the layering with the remaining puff pastry, cream, and berries until all components are used.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least one hour to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve and Enjoy: Before serving, garnish the cake with fresh mint leaves or additional berries for an attractive presentation. Slice and enjoy this delightful dessert.
Notes
- For the best results, use cold heavy cream when whipping to achieve stiffer peaks.
- Ensure the puff pastry is completely cooled before assembling to prevent the cream from melting.
- You can substitute mixed berries with any seasonal fruits of your choice.
- This cake is best served the same day or within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Use fresh mint or edible flowers for an elegant garnish.
