Dive into the layers of flaky pastry, creamy cheese filling, and luscious berries with this exceptionally tasty pie. The combination of crisp pastry, smooth cheese, and both fresh and sweetened berries creates a symphony of textures and flavors that's simply irresistible.
Why You'll Love This: This pie offers a wonderful balance of flavors—sweet, tangy, and buttery all in one bite. The freshness of the berries cuts through the richness of the cream cheese filling, making it a delightful treat that's not overwhelmingly sweet.
Perfect Occasion: This pie is perfect for any celebratory event—be it a family gathering, a holiday, or a sophisticated dinner party. It's also fantastic for a summer picnic, as it offers a refreshing taste with its fruity notes.
Decoration Tips: Garnish the pie with a dusting of powdered sugar and arrange some whole berries on top for a beautiful, professional look. If serving at a special event, add edible flowers or mint leaves for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients:
- Puff pastry - 1.1 lbs
- Cream cheese - 10.5 oz
- Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
- Fresh berries - 9-10 oz
- Berry puree or jam - 3.5 oz
- Powdered sugar - 2-3 tablespoons
Instructions:
- Roll out the puff pastry and fit it into your baking dish. Prick the pastry all over with a fork.
- Cover the pastry with parchment paper and weigh it down with baking beans or dried peas (this prevents it from puffing up during baking).
- Preheat the oven to 392°F and bake the pastry for about 30 minutes. Remove the weights and parchment after 10 minutes, and continue baking until the pastry is golden brown.
- Blend the cream cheese with heavy cream and powdered sugar until smooth. If the cheese mixture is lumpy, blend until homogeneous.
- Once the pastry base has cooled completely, fill it with the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the berry puree or jam over the cream cheese layer.
- Decorate the top with fresh berries.
- Chill in the refrigerator until set, or serve immediately if preferred.
Enjoy this decadently delicious pie, perfect for making any occasion a little bit sweeter!