Mascarpone Puff Pastry
Indulge in a delightful dessert with this easy Mascarpone Puff Pastry, perfect for impressing friends and family! This stunning treat features layers of flaky pastry filled with creamy mascarpone frosting and zesty lemon curd, striking a beautiful balance between sweet and tart. Ideal for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings—this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. With store-bought puff pastry, you can whip up these pastries in no time, making them a go-to option for busy weeknights or special celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 store-bought puff pastry sheet
- 3/4 cup cold whipping cream
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup mixed berries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares.
- Whisk together 1 egg and 2 tbsp milk; brush over pastry squares and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, beat cold whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Mix mascarpone cheese with lemon zest until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
- Slice cooled pastries open, fill with lemon curd and mascarpone mixture, then top with fresh berries.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (90g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
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