Sweet Puff Pastry Cake with Berries and Cream
An elegant, no-fuss dessert featuring crisp puff pastry, airy whipped cream, and fresh berries layered into a chilled cake. Perfect for brunches and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
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Slice thawed puff pastry into rectangles. Dock with a fork.
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Brush with egg wash and bake 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar, vanilla, and zest until soft peaks form.
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Slice berries and pat dry.
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Layer pastry, cream, and berries. Repeat to build cake.
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Dust top with powdered sugar and chill at least 30 minutes.
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Slice gently with a serrated knife and serve cold.
Notes
Best served the same day. Chill before slicing for clean layers.