Simple Puff Pastry Dessert with Whipped Cream and Berries
Puff Pastry Berry Cream Cake is a quick, elegant dessert with crisp layers of baked puff pastry, fresh whipped cream, and juicy mixed berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
3 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Roll out puff pastry and cut into equal rectangles. Transfer to sheets, prick with fork, and brush with egg.
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Bake 15–18 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
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Beat cold cream to soft peaks. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat to stiff peaks. Fold in lemon zest if using.
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Rinse and slice berries. Toss with sugar if tart.
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Layer puff pastry, whipped cream, and berries. Repeat for 3 layers. Top with cream and decorative berries.
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Dust with powdered sugar and chill briefly before slicing.
Notes
Assemble close to serving time for best texture. Substitute fruit or cream as desired.