Description
This Puff Pastry Dessert Recipe is flaky, buttery, and effortlessly elegant! 🥐✨ Filled with sweet goodness and baked to golden perfection, it’s the ultimate dessert for parties, brunch, or a quick indulgence. Whether topped with fruit, cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar, these treats are guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
- 🥐 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 🍓 1/2 cup fruit preserves or jam (strawberry, apricot, or raspberry)
- 🍬 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 🥚 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 🌿 Optional: Fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate drizzle for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the puff pastry:
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry slightly on a floured surface.
- Cut into desired shapes (squares, rectangles, or circles).
- Add the filling:
- Spoon a small amount of fruit preserves or jam into the center of each pastry piece. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.
- Seal and shape:
- Fold the pastry to enclose the filling (e.g., fold squares into triangles) and press the edges with a fork to seal. Alternatively, leave open-faced for a danish-style dessert.
- Brush with egg wash:
- Lightly brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake:
- Place pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and garnish:
- Let the pastries cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar. Add toppings like fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate drizzle if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- For a savory twist, swap the jam for cream cheese or a nut butter filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Experiment with different fillings like Nutella, lemon curd, or apple pie filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Keywords: Puff Pastry Dessert Recipe, Easy Pastry Ideas, Flaky Pastry Treats, Quick Dessert Recipe, Fruit-Filled Pastries