Description
Indulge in the divine flavors of our Mascarpone Puff Pastry, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the creamy richness of mascarpone frosting with the zesty brightness of lemon curd, all enveloped in flaky puff pastry. Topped with vibrant fresh berries, this exquisite treat is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight. Whether it’s a brunch gathering or an elegant dinner, this versatile dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought puff pastry sheet
- 3/4 cup cold whipping cream
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup mixed berries
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares or circles. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create an egg wash by whisking together 1 egg and 2 tbsp milk; brush over the pastry.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, whip together cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form; fold in mascarpone.
- Prepare lemon curd by heating lemon juice, zest, sugar, butter, eggs, and salt until thickened.
- Once cooled, cut open each pastry, fill with lemon curd and mascarpone mixture, top with berries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg