FoodDelectable puff pastry cones: A dessert to impress and delight

Delectable puff pastry cones: A dessert to impress and delight

Puff pastry croissants
Puff pastry croissants
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Daria Rudny-Dul

9 September 2024 13:56

When a sheet of puff pastry is waiting for its turn in the refrigerator, it's a sign that it's time to prepare quick puff pastry cones with whipped cream and fruits. It's one of the best and simplest desserts to delight all sweet lovers.

Puff pastry cones are a simple dessert that will impress your loved ones and lift everyone's spirits. In this recipe, we don't skimp - the cones are generously sized, so they'll satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. The combination of crispy puff pastry, delicate mascarpone cream, and sweet fruits is world-class.

Puff pastry cones

Using ready-made puff pastry means the dessert preparation takes no time at all. They are perfect for when guests drop by unexpectedly and you don't have time for lengthy preparations. The dessert looks so appetising that you can't resist it. It works wonderfully both daily and for special occasions.

Sweet and sour blackberries break the sweet taste of the double cream and mascarpone cream. You can also choose blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or even opt for homemade fruit jelly or currant jam.

Ingredients:

  • 2 puff pastries, 
  • icing sugar for sprinkling. 

Cream: 

  • 200 ml double cream (30%), 
  • 250 g mascarpone, 
  • 4 tablespoons icing sugar. 

Other ingredients: 

  • blackberries,
  • raspberries,
  • fresh mint leaves.

Preparation:

Step 1. Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a countertop. Fold it in half and then divide it into triangles.

Puff pastry
Puff pastry© delicacies

Step 2. Place the triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put them in an oven preheated to 220°C for about 15 minutes.

Ready-to-bake shapes
Ready-to-bake shapes© delicacies

Step 3. Pour chilled double cream into a bowl and whip it, gradually adding icing sugar and mascarpone cheese.

Mascarpone and whipped cream dessert
Mascarpone and whipped cream dessert© delicacies

Step 4. Gently cut or tear the baked and cooled pastry, creating a pocket. Fill the pastry cones with the prepared cream using a piping bag. Place fruits on top and cover with the other half of the pastry.

Puff pastry horns
Puff pastry horns© delicacies

Step 5. Dust everything with icing sugar and decorate with mint leaves. Enjoy!

Puff pastry cones with cream and fruit
Puff pastry cones with cream and fruit© delicacies
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