Puff Pastry Berry Cream Cake (So Easy & Elegant)
A quick and elegant dessert made with flaky puff pastry, whipped cream, and fresh berries. Light, beautiful, and ready in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
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1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
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¼–⅓ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
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2–3 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
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Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake puff pastry sheets for 15–20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until stiff peaks form.
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Wash and prepare berries.
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Place one pastry sheet on serving dish. Spread half the whipped cream and scatter half the berries.
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Top with second sheet, remaining cream, and more berries.
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Chill for 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Slice with a serrated knife and serve.
Notes
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Substitute coconut cream for dairy-free version.
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Add lemon curd or jam for extra flavor layers.
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Assemble just before serving to keep crisp.