Description
A classic French dessert made with layers of puff pastry and cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pastry cream (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chocolate ganache (optional, for drizzling)
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth out any creases. Cut the pastry into three equal rectangles, about 4 inches by 10 inches.
- Place the pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Prick the surface of each rectangle with a fork to prevent puffing too much during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the pastry cools, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- Once the pastry is cool, place one rectangle on a serving platter. Spread a layer of pastry cream over the top, followed by a layer of whipped cream.
- Top with a second pastry rectangle and repeat the layering process with pastry cream and whipped cream.
- Place the final pastry layer on top. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate ganache if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a fruit variation, add fresh berries or sliced bananas between the layers for added flavor and texture.
- To make a chocolate version, substitute half of the pastry cream with chocolate pastry cream or add cocoa powder to the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg