These delightful puff pastry treats are filled with a smooth custard cream and vibrant fresh strawberries, making each bite a perfect blend of creamy and fruity flavors. The layered pastry, enriched with butter and crisply baked, provides a delightful contrast to the soft filling, creating a dessert that’s both visually appealing and irresistibly tasty.
Why You’ll Love This:
The combination of light, flaky pastry with the richness of custard and the natural sweetness of strawberries offers a balance of textures and flavors that dessert lovers will adore. These pastries are not overly sweet, which makes them perfect for any time of the day, whether it’s a special breakfast, a brunch addition, or a refined dessert for dinner parties.
Perfect Occasion:
These filled pastries are ideal for high tea events, brunch gatherings, or as a sophisticated treat at any celebration. They’re also perfect for spring and summer parties when strawberries are at their peak, adding a seasonal touch to your dessert menu.
Decoration Tips:
Before serving, dust the pastries with powdered sugar to add an extra touch of elegance. You can also garnish each pastry with a slice of strawberry or a mint leaf for a pop of color and freshness. Serve these on a decorative platter lined with lace paper doilies for a classic and inviting presentation.
Ingredients:
- 1 rectangular roll of puff pastry
- 25 g soft butter
- Custard cream, prepared a few hours earlier and cooled
- Fresh strawberries, sliced
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry and divide it into three equal strips.
- Spread soft butter on the first strip, layer the second strip on top, and repeat the buttering. Do the same with the third strip.
- Roll up the layered strips tightly and place the roll in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Assemble the Pastries:
- After 30 minutes, remove the pastry from the freezer and cut it into disks.
- Flatten each disk slightly with a rolling pin.
- Place a spoonful of custard cream and a few slices of fresh strawberries in the center of each disk, then fold the pastry over to seal the filling inside.
- Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the pastries are golden and puffed up.
- Finishing Touches:
- Let the pastries cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy these exquisite puff pastry treats, where the creamy custard and fresh strawberries come together in a delightful harmony!
