Frozen Puff Pastry Recipe – Simple Berry Cream Cake
Puff Pastry Berry Cream Cake features crisp golden pastry layered with lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh mixed berries. This elegant dessert combines flaky texture with fresh fruit and smooth cream for a balanced and refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 sheets all butter puff pastry
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese optional
2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Optional 2 tablespoons apricot jam warmed for glaze
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C or 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Cut puff pastry into equal layers and prick lightly with a fork.
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Cover with parchment and a second baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.
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Remove top sheet for final browning and cool completely.
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Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form and fold in mascarpone if using.
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Place one pastry layer on a serving plate and spread with whipped cream.
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Add a layer of mixed berries.
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Repeat layering and finish with a pastry layer on top.
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Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Assemble close to serving time to maintain crisp layers. Keep pastry cold before baking for proper puffing.